This microwave may or may not be safe – anyone got a canary?
Approximately two weeks ago, the scene in our kitchen was a lot like scenes in any other kitchen where three generations try to find something to eat without killing each other. In front of the microwave, my kids lined up with their oatmeal, behind Husband with his coffee, behind Mom with her tea, and behind [...]
Can’t you read the signs?
I’m a big believer in analysis. Life doesn’t always come at us in obvious ways; most of the time we have to be able to see messages from beyond in the subtlety of signs. It isn’t easy. When I walk two blocks from the office, why do I get lost walking back? I am able [...]
Summer vacation is over – hold your applause, I still can’t hear myself think
In these parts, lazy days of summer have mercifully come to an end. Just a few days ago, as the weather grew ever more humid and children tried to make the last few hours of fun last and last, the rest of us came perilously close to court-ordered commitment hearings. Frustrated moms threatened to leave [...]
People say it’s hard to make friends as we get older. Nonsense. It might be harder to *like* people as we get older. I mean, everyone is so opinionated and there’s all the shouting.
We really should be able to make friends as easily at this age as we did when we were ten. For one thing, we know how to properly brush our teeth now. That alone makes talking to people a more pleasant activity. Every year, I manage to add to my ever-growing list of loved ones. [...]
Back-to-school: The most wonderful time of the year
At my children’s school, teachers are being asked to write a profile of themselves for the PTO newsletter. I was asked to submit questions so we might get to know them better. Here are a few of my ideas: Where did you go to school? What previous experience helped you prepare for brilliant children who [...]
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Can’t we fine someone for being a jackass?
Often I have to tell my children that it’s not okay to do something, which is fine because they are only ten. For example, the other day I had to tell them it’s not okay to: – Argue with mommy just because you’re getting the summertime blues. – Argue with mommy over sneakers, healthy snacks, [...]
Happiness is a lot like pornography
The movement bringing happiness to every man, woman, and child has hit a major roadblock. I read recently where our national “shiny, happy people” craze has ended. It’s over. Kaput. All I can say is, “Thank goodness. When are they canceling Wheel of Fortune?” But why are we moving away from merriness? Fallout from watching [...]
Every Jewish parent dreads the day the Holocaust comes up.
However, I have to say, our first go at it two years ago wasn’t so bad. Me: What did you learn about in Hebrew School today? Oldest: A lot. We learned about concentration camps. Me: Oh? What about them? Oldest: They put Jewish people in camps. We also learned about Anne Frank. Me: What about [...]
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