In celebration of Mother’s Day, May 10 this year, we ask readers to finish the sentence “Moms are …” TCP’s writers and editors also share their thoughts.
Mary and Samantha Bryant.
Courtesy Samantha Bryant
Lifelong learners—always reading, changing and growing.
Samantha Bryant, communications specialist
The first person you want to call when something big happens, and you’ll miss her when you can’t.
Alex Dal Santo, assistant production manager
Erin Sinclair and her mom, Bridget, in an old-fashioned phone booth in Scotland in 2008.
Courtesy Erin Sinclair
Psychic. Mine can sense how I’m feeling even from miles away.
Erin Sinclair, communications specialist
Claire Stevens and her mom, Ann, at home in January 2006.
Courtesy Claire Stevens
Frequently undervalued for their enormous contributions. They do so much.
Claire Stevens, communications specialist
Kelly Tran and her mom, Samantha Thai, at a family dinner in July 2024.
Courtesy Kelly Tran
Family historians, capturing (usually unflattering) smartphone pics at family functions.
Kelly Tran, communications specialist
Tom Widlowski and his mom, Carol, at his oldest son’s wedding in 2018.
Courtesy Tom Widlowski
Eternally selfless.
Tom Widlowski, associate editor
