Here in the Middle
Professionally, the past week-and-a-half has been one of the most rewarding I can remember. As my students and I travelled through a musical vortex of concerts, tours, adjudications, and field… Read more »
Understanding Depression
Following the birth of 1yo, I was blessed to be able to take 8 months of maternity leave. We scrimped and saved so I could stay home with our new… Read more »
Happy Mother’s Day (my minions)!
Happy Mother’s Day to anyone and everyone who has ever mothered someone -sons, daughters, nieces, grandchildren, neighbors, cats, dogs, fish, or fowl. ________________________________________ A conversation with 6yo in the parking… Read more »
Abercrombie & Fitch: Why is Anyone Surprised?
When I was in 8th grade, the Esprit brand was all the rage, as was Benetton. The uniform of all who cared about conforming was a sweatshirt with “Esprit” emblazoned… Read more »
Buckle Up Your Bowling Balls
When I was little, my aunt had a car that spoke. Remember those? If your car door was open, the car would say (in its 80’s robot voice) “Your door… Read more »
The Last Nursing of My Last Baby
(Sappy Post Alert! I usually try to keep things light-hearted and fun, but not this evening. Sorry) This evening, I nursed my baby boy for the final time. I’ve thought… Read more »
Stop Staring At Me! (My Demon Eye)
I have no idea what happened. Saturday morning (as I was lounging on the couch playing Candy Crush level 79 for the 14-millionth time) 6yo came over and told me,… Read more »
Because we hate people…..
Well, of course we don’t hate you. I guess I should clarify. We hate people in movie theaters. Actually, just I hate people in movie theaters – Jim is amenable… Read more »
Eww! Is This Really a Thing?
In our local paper, there is a section devoted to anonymous people calling in or emailing and complaining about whatever has their pants in a twist that day. This morning,… Read more »