When life hands you lemons, try and make a profit
I blame The Lemonade War and a sluggish economy. That’s right, a child’s book and an environment where Mommy simply cannot afford yet another video game and more toilet paper at the same time are to blame for what went down at my house last Friday. Admittedly, I was also part of the problem. A [...]
Theology for kids
I love it when my children ask questions which indicate something is going on upstairs other than concern over what I’m serving for dinner. I just wish they’d wait until after I get off the phone before hitting me with the really important issues. “Is God Christian?” Youngest asked. I looked around the kitchen, empty [...]
16 ways to enjoy a high school reunion
This past weekend, Husband and I attended another one of those “let’s get together and reminisce about a time when we could bend down and touch our toes” events. Reunions are tricky, I tend to avoid mine, but this particular crew of groovy graduates is terrific. They love my husband and don’t seem to mind [...]
Model the behavior you seek in others – or just give up and laugh
If you don’t have something nice to say about someone, come sit by me. People tend to get worked up, or concerned, about behavior they themselves exhibit. How many times have you heard a friend yell at her son for interrupting and fought the urge to say, “Bitch, do you hear yourself during our conversations? [...]
Our kitchen table
You might think just because I’ve got a career, happy family, and blue eyes that I’ve got it all. You might think because I scored an agent and the greatest friends known to man that I’m perfectly content and satisfied. You might think that I have no idea what it feels like to be lonely, [...]
“Who said you were entitled to a vacation?”
I had at least twelve lengthy conversations with my mom before leaving my teaching career to return to the business world. I lived in Colorado at the time. Husband and I wanted to come home to Tampa, but knew that would require her assistance. “You’re about to retire,” I said. “Are you sure you want [...]
Fun conversations with my parents – ongoing
Have you met my dad? He’s a kinder, gentler Archie Bunker who looks a little like Dick Cheney. For years, we worried about his health, but recently, through sheer will and determination, he put his love of pork products on hold to lose about twenty-five pounds and cut his diabetes meds in half. We are [...]
Still sick of the so-called “Mommy Wars”
Too many women justify choices in child-rearing by dumping on society, moms who choose differently, or their own children. Shut up already. At-Home Moms: Good for you. You’re dealing with less income, shitty diapers, and an aggressive steam cleaner that was supposed to make your life easier. Your kids will surely benefit from a full-time [...]
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