I don’t remember my high school curfew, but I know I was late a lot. Sometimes I didn't make it home until sunrise. My dad no longer lived with us and I figured out ways to work around my mom. I feel … [Read more...] about On Being Late
4 New Games For Your Kids
Are your kids sick of playing School? Are they done fighting over who gets to be the dog when they play House? Are you scared for them to play Doctor? Sounds like it's time to step up the game options … [Read more...] about 4 New Games For Your Kids
In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
I read an article once that said "Black dogs are less likely to be adopted than dogs of other colors." I never forgot that article because I didn't understand. Why would dogs get the shaft simply for … [Read more...] about In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
For Those Considering Adoption
Some people believe it's a primal instinct for women to want to be pregnant. Not me. I never felt the urge to be pregnant and the thought of giving birth terrified me. Our plan was to have one and … [Read more...] about For Those Considering Adoption
What A Drag It Is Getting Old…
This is a "Guest Post" I wrote for blog called Menopausal Mother : When I decided to do a guest post for Menopausal Mother back in July, Marcia said her first available slot would be October … [Read more...] about What A Drag It Is Getting Old…
My Daughter: “Scamerella”
My daughter, F, is 7 years old and she is a bit of a "scammer." Scamming, if you’re not familiar, is a lot like lying but it’s done in a way that isn’t as obvious, or at least it’s not meant to … [Read more...] about My Daughter: “Scamerella”
When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert
My 7 year old daughter, F, got stung by a bee. The story goes that the bee was buzzing around her but she stayed really still and he left. But then he came back. She says he came back and hid … [Read more...] about When Karma Shows Up At An Eminem Concert
Summer Camp Wrap-Up (Part 2)
There is a Part 1 to this post. You should read that first and then come back! ********************************* There is a kind of “detox” that campers go through when they first get to camp, … [Read more...] about Summer Camp Wrap-Up (Part 2)
Summer Camp Wrap-Up
I can’t believe another camp season is drawing to a close. It feels like we just got here, like the busses rolled in yesterday! “The days are long, the weeks are short.” That’s what we say at camp, … [Read more...] about Summer Camp Wrap-Up
Mailbag Monday! Anti-Semitism, Restaurant Meltdowns & Masturbation
It’s “Mailbag Monday!” Below are some of the topics/questions that were sent in and up for discussion this week. Feel free to agree, disagree, add on, whatever you want. Here we … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Anti-Semitism, Restaurant Meltdowns & Masturbation
