Author - The Durango Herald

Rachel Turiel

Position: Staff reporter

Birthday nears with realization that we’re going to be just fine

We’re at the kitchen table, eating breakfast. Rose’s face clouds with panic. “I forgot about the four squares of chocolate!” She clanks down her oatmeal spoon, zooms ...

DATE: May 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Why not love winter? It amplifies the joy of springtime

Theres a house finch singing outside our window, sounding like the very ambassador to spring. Sometimes she says, Holy holy spring, kneel down and kiss this earth. Other ti...

DATE: May 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Family philosophy promotes respect

Recently, I asked Col, Rose and their friend Kiva what children need most. “Love,” Col said. “Yup, love,” Kiva agreed. “Love!” Rose shouted. OK. Well, whew. That’s the ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood