Those hit-me-in-the-head-with-a-brick parenting moments

It is prom season – that magical time when kids dress up like grown-up. Aside from weddings it is the … Continue reading Those hit-me-in-the-head-with-a-brick parenting moments

Hot days, growing up and being a mom…and a Vampire…

Summer is here. I know it is only May 11, but when it is 90F outside it is … Continue reading Hot days, growing up and being a mom…and a Vampire…

I’m driving along last night with my son who just turned 17. He is talking about going to the Warped … Continue reading What we’re talking about – Vampires, Vettes and Various other things.

Since the invention of metal spoons humans have been hanging spoons off of their noses. Really. I kid you not. … Continue reading Why something simple like hanging a spoon on your nose is important (to a Vampire Teen)

She walked into the crowded bar as if she owned the place. I waved. She flashed me a dazzling smile … Continue reading My Vampire Maman

I treasure my time in the car with my teens. It is time to talk about anything and everything. This … Continue reading What we’re talking about this morning…

Bed Bug, Bedbug, Freeze Out, Hardscrabble, Nereid Sea Maiden Poseidon’s loyal helper Sailor’s guardian angel Violet beauty I looked at … Continue reading Bedbug, Freeze Out, Hardscrabble – teenage boys in love

My brother Val and I were the kind of kids who got into everything. If there was an open door, … Continue reading Musings on the curious child…and keeping secrets.