If you read the blog, you know that my mom had heart surgery earlier in the year.

FORBES: Putting a Price on Mom

You know, my mom came up in an era where it was Christie Brinkley and Cheryl Tiegs representing brands.

NPR: Sam Fine, 'Makeup Artist to the Stars'

So, you know, my mom said that when I was born in India, they didn't have a bed for me so I slept in a suitcase with the lid propped open.

NPR: Another Look at the Immigration Debate

If you read the blog, you already know that my mom is pretty awesome.

FORBES: Bringing Up Baby: Moms, Kids and Taxes

My mom hates me, you know, for working with NPR, and she's so afraid that some day I'll go in the morning and I'm not going to show up at the end of the day.

NPR: Translator Details Difficulties of Iraqi Life

So, you know, I think being a mom and seeing my own kids.

WHITEHOUSE: First Lady Michelle Obama Q&A with Children

You know, it's just, that was my mom's vibe, and so I can't remember exactly how the idea came up to do it.

NPR: Queen Latifah on 'Trav'lin' Light'

You know, when I was in - graduating from law school, I handed my mom my diploma and she looked at me and she said, are you going to surprise me now and go to medical school?

NPR: 17 min 50 sec

You know, like Mammy, An Island Must be Heaven, Mom They're Making Eyes at Me, My Mother's Eyes.

NPR: The Funny Side of Fatherhood