Cold lips touched with blood

Cold lips touched with blood – getting ready for Halloween with comments from my kid. Oh deathly pale With … Continue reading Cold lips touched with blood

Seeing Red

“Are you still seeing Emma?” “Mom, Emma is so weird.” “How so?” “She hates red. She won’t wear red. She … Continue reading Seeing Red

Andy had dined with his friends Ramon and Sophia. They were always a treat. Tonight there was an interesting mix … Continue reading Gasoline and Tiger Maple (Don’t Mix)

I’m at Sacramento 2018 WordCamp this weekend. In fact I’m speaking today. But fall is in the air so is … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Fall Garden

In the past I frequently blogged about teaching your children to be independent because one day they’d be like little … Continue reading Let them fly

Summer is officially here. It isn’t June 21 yet, but it is hot, summer school starts today, and I’m juggling … Continue reading Savor the Summer. They’re growing up but they still need us.

A life with a blog and children is a life of continuous interruptions. Add in a spouse and, well, good … Continue reading The “P” and the “V” Words. Six years of Vampire Maman.

On one especially shitty day in 2012 when the kids and husband were busy I sat alone in the dark … Continue reading Juliette’s List of Watch a Million Times Somewhat Romantic Movies