Why teens are like cats.

I read an entertaining article this about trying to measure the intelligence of cats (check slate.com) and yes, of … Continue reading Why teens are like cats.

All Time Low – All Time High (taking your teen to a rock concert)

The most wonderful words a parent can hear from their teen is “You’d never embarrass me mom.” That is … Continue reading All Time Low – All Time High (taking your teen to a rock concert)

Mars was exceptionally bright in the sky last night. The moon was less than full but still exceptionally bright. This … Continue reading To make a short story even longer… Strange strangers on a full moon night

As a mom, the news today was chilling, again. There was a stabbing at a high school in Pennsylvania. Many people … Continue reading Random Acts of Violence

Yesterday I picked up a copy of Bazaar, the fashion magazine. It was on a table in a public place. … Continue reading Dead girls of fashion

This isn’t a tall tale or something from the mysterious paranormal or gothic side of life. It is just a … Continue reading Wrong Number

It is dark and quiet in the hour before sunrise. The only sound other than my computer keys is the … Continue reading In that hour before sunrise…

My house is full of teenagers catching up on TV today. They’re watching the MTV show “Are You The One.” … Continue reading Are you the one? Or do I have to wait 20 years until I realize you are?