Meet Molly from Long Island

When she was young, her family moved upstate. She recalls coming to Howe Caverns when she was a little girl. Now that she’s a mom, she’s excited to share the adventure of learning with her homeschooled daughter, Nora. Being a Mom is a something that she is very proud of and passionate about. She met her husband, Richard, 15 years ago while they were working at the Paul Mitchell Cosmetology and Beauty School in Schenectady, New York. On their first date they went to dinner and then to movie. Afterward, they spent the rest of the evening immersed in fantastic conversation. They dated for nine years and then decided to start their family. She said that she absolutely loved being pregnant. During her pregnancy, she and Richard decided that they would do everything they could to have a homebirth for Nora. With modern medicine and social norms, home birth comes with pros and cons, along with being a little scary. Molly said that during her labor with Nora, there were a couple of moments when she thought that she may have to give in and go to the hospital. In the end, Nora was born at safely at home. Molly and Richard do the best they can to teach Nora how to live a healthy and sustainable urban life. She said that they even have a few chickens and do a little bit of urban farming. Molly has always enjoyed giving back and she loves teaching. The one thing she wants to tell the world is, “Don’t take one moment of your life for granted. Our time here is a gift. Live with it with intention.” Thank you so much for visiting!