Musings on a Summer Afternoon
Like a typical Vampire, my brother Val doesn’t always sleep in his own bed at night. In fact, he doesn’t … Continue reading Musings on a Summer Afternoon
Category: Parenting
Fireworks.
“Hey Mom, remember when that kid caught his hair on fire…” “July 4th. You were, what, five?” “It was crazy. … Continue reading Fireworks.
Art, Cats, and Charming Boys
Yesterday I was sorting out old art and reorganizing portfolios. I came across pieces I’d completely forgotten about. Dozens of … Continue reading Art, Cats, and Charming Boys
Hot Sweaty Necks and Cocktails
I tell my kids that summer is a different sort of time for Vampires. One has to deal with hot sweaty salty … Continue reading Hot Sweaty Necks and Cocktails
Stop for just a moment…
Children are sensitive souls, even when they are almost grown. When parents are sorting through their own issues, their teens … Continue reading Stop for just a moment…
Empathy
You know you’re fully human, or of a human sort when you feel love, but more so if you feel … Continue reading Empathy
Blogging and Vampireing and Parenting
Summer has been quiet this year. Yes, school is out. Kids are home. My kids are busy but they are older … Continue reading Blogging and Vampireing and Parenting
Experience: Parenting, Teens and New Vampires
As smart as the teens in your life are, as worldly as they may seem, they are still inexperienced children. … Continue reading Experience: Parenting, Teens and New Vampires
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