Happy Mother’s Day!
As Mother’s Day approaches, I ponder the history, intent, and expectations of the day. I decided to do a little research. Celebrations of motherhood can be traced back to early Greeks and Romans who...
Skipping Through Life “I’ve never done this before,” I whispered to my boyfriend, our foreheads touching, sending sparks throughout my body. “The first time can be scary but still exciting,” he whispered. I leaned against...
Family / Holidays / Motherhood
As Mother’s Day approaches, I ponder the history, intent, and expectations of the day. I decided to do a little research. Celebrations of motherhood can be traced back to early Greeks and Romans who...
Addiction stinks Holidays fill your life with thoughts of love and home. But this year, the holidays filled me with sadness. I planned the Thanksgiving meal. I cooked the Thanksgiving meal. I washed five...
When asked to stand in a line, I roll my eyes. I’m not one of the crowd and do not belong in the back of the line. I’m a man who belongs near the...
“Would NOT recommend. My driver is SO embarrassing!” Benny, age 13: 1 star “My driver left my house five minutes late. That means I got to the mall five minutes late to meet my...
Are my eyes deceiving me? What did I just read? Hold onto your yoga mats because today, August 15, is National Relaxation Day! My first thought was, Is there a day for everything? And my second...
This is why we can’t have nice things. I join this kitchen community with equal measures of excitement and concern. I love the trendy gray quartz countertop and white subway tile backsplash. The sports...
Call me Ralphie. Not because I am a secret owner in the Ralph’s grocery store chain. And not because I am transitioning. Changing my sheets is hard enough. My name change reflects my connection...
“He never stopped ripping things up”: Trump’s shredding of paper in the White House was far more widespread and indiscriminate than previously known and — despite multiple admonishments — extended throughout his presidency. — Washington Post, February 5, 2022 Trump...
“I’m fine, really, don’t worry about me” TO: 4th grade parents in Miss Olsen’s class FROM: Principal Smith SUBJECT: Miss Olsen is out sick MESSAGE: I will be your child’s 4th-grade teacher as Miss...
St. Peter is waiting at the pearly gates and Meatloaf rides up in his motorcycle. St. Peter: So, who do we have here tonight? Meatloaf: It’s me. St. Peter: Me? Do you know how many other...