Loud and Clear

July 4th is one of those days where we really, actually, absolutely celebrate the holiday that we’re supposed to be … Continue reading Loud and Clear

Tiny chairs

Ever feel like you’re up against two big guys with little chairs and just want to say “Screw it all. … Continue reading Tiny chairs

“I thought you were dead.” “Well technically…I was, a while back, but not anymore. But we all know that it … Continue reading About those pesky undead folks…

I haven’t done famous bulleted parenting lists lately so here we go… All families are different. We all have … Continue reading A few things kids should know

Common Core. Apple core. Garbage. Yes, that is how I feel about Common Core, as does my teenage daughter and … Continue reading Maxed Out

The Bully Sunday mornings on the deck with coffee, a cat purring in my lap, a dog at my feet … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: The Bully

When we’re not discussing 18th Century political philosophy and obscure South American literary figures … Summer is almost here which … Continue reading ATG and Cocktails is Back. Summer has officially started!

Childhood has gone by so quickly that I am almost in a panic knowing that I will be in a … Continue reading My child