Kelly Boland Nagusky
Stories by: Kelly Boland Nagusky
Kelly Boland Nagusky lives in Shaker Heights with her husband, son, daughter and two dogs. She is also mom and stepmom to three adult children. In addition to her devotion to her family, Kelly is passionate about coffee-snuggle time with her dogs, Pilates, running, geology, traveling and scuba diving. She is also very proud of her 1,186-day Duolingo streak.
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Kelly Boland Nagusky reflects on family dynamics and the role of the oldest sibling as her son—the oldest of five children—prepares for his wedding. Boland Nagusky examines the characteristics often associated with firstborn children and how they manifest themselves, and the importance of recognizing their individual identities beyond their family roles.
Kelly Boland Nagusky recalls a recent chaotic morning when her dog gets sprayed by a skunk. She details the frantic attempts to clean the dog and remove the smell from the house, all while managing regular family responsibilities and unexpected challenges. Through humor and vivid storytelling, Boland Nagusky shares the ups and downs of dealing with this smelly disaster.
Kelly Boland Nagusky reflects on the world of parenting her 15-year-old son through his text messages regarding everything from grocery requests to personal hygiene needs. The interaction highlights the unpredictable nature of parenthood and the importance of finding humor in everyday situations.
Kelly Boland Nagusky reflects of her pride, joy, and sadness r of letting go as her children grow up and move away, return home, then move again.
On a recent trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation's Nature Center, Kelly Boland Nagusky rekindled her lifelong love for birds. She shared the experience with two of her children, who also embraced the magical effect of handfeeding wild Black Capped Chickadees and Tufted Titmice.
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