In June 2006, my boy walked across his classroom in a paper hat and yarn tassel to officially become a junior kindergarten graduate. I cried, of course. He loved Star Wars, LEGO, The Packers, Superman and cereal. He hoped to become a superhero when he grew up. Tonight, in June 2016, my…
December 9, 2015 – 10:39 am
There is so much going on in the world right now—one look at my Facebook feed and my Twitter stream and I feel almost paralyzed, helpless, sad. People are suffering, people are sick. I used to casually exclaim things like, “POST-NASAL DRIP IS THE WORST!” I mean, sure, post-nasal drip is a nuisance, and…
December 3, 2015 – 9:21 am
On Wednesday nights, I take Josh and Isabella swimming. Actually, let me clarify that. On Wednesday nights, I take Josh and Isabella to the local community center, drop them in front of their respective change rooms, and enjoy 45 minutes of time by myself while I watch them swim. It’s…