I turned forty last week. That used to seem so old to me. Forty. I don't feel old though. At least not in the head I don't. It's not like I woke up on my fortieth birthday and instantly started … [Read more...] about On Turning 40
Backstory: Part 2
If you haven't read Part 1 of "Backstory," you might want to read that first so you know what the hell I'm talking about: ********** Cody left. It was time to go. Camp prep waits for no one and it … [Read more...] about Backstory: Part 2
Backstory: Our Road To Adoption
In March of 2008, my husband and I flew halfway around the world to pick up a baby. That baby is now our daughter. One day she is going to want to know her backstory. This is it: ********** When … [Read more...] about Backstory: Our Road To Adoption
Transitions and Make-Overs
My husband, Cody, is a director at an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. It’s called Camp Tanuga. Cody and our stubby-tail Golden Retriever, Floyd, have been there for several weeks. Under … [Read more...] about Transitions and Make-Overs
Was Your TV Show Canceled?
Were any of your TV shows canceled? I’ll go first. Brothers and Sisters: It was time. I don’t think I saw one episode from this past season. I’m not sure why. Oh, wait. I remember now. It sucked. … [Read more...] about Was Your TV Show Canceled?
Ode To Prednisone
A Little Poem... I have lower back pain, and although I try to deal It makes for a rough day and I miss shoes with a heel. For my back discomfort I blame my dad It’s a problem he always … [Read more...] about Ode To Prednisone
Are We Closing The Book On Bookstores?
The movie You’ve Got Mail (1998) was primarily about love blooming over the internet even though the lead characters were business rivals in real life. It also explored the demise of the independent … [Read more...] about Are We Closing The Book On Bookstores?
Bullying?
Yesterday when I was doing the morning drive drop-off, I got to hear a little Drew and Mike in the Morning in between snippets of a song coming from Sweet Pea, my 4 year old, in the back seat. Sweet … [Read more...] about Bullying?
Hello? Is I.P. Freeley Home?
The other day I got a text from my cousin "Gisele" (she picked that name) and she said that her son just learned the following tune from one of his friends: “Milk, milk, lemonade--around the corner … [Read more...] about Hello? Is I.P. Freeley Home?
Happy Mother’s Day
Today is Mother's Day. It's a very special day in which we honor mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers--unless you're a wicked stepmother and then you don’t get honored, but you do get representation … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day
