According to National Today, Mother-in-Law Day was first observed in 1934 in Amarillo, Texas, thanks to a local newspaper editor who for some reason decided it was time to celebrate our partner’s momma. So, from one mother-in-law (aka, MIL) to another, let’s get the word out that we want to be celebrated.

May 25

Written By Kenis Dunne

Here’s to River House Books in The Crossroads in Carmel-by-the-Sea! It’s such a fabulous place. I’m so proud to be a featured local author at this wonderful independent books store. Bright and inviting.

I love this moment, captured in the book chapter “The Thing About Facebook.” As one daughter-in-law patiently explained: “Facebook is a public forum, woman.”