A wedding anniversary isn't just a celebration of the day we got married, although that event is one to be celebrated, as joyous, remarkable, and packed with expectations as it was. No, I see our anniversaries as occasions to celebrate the entire length of our marriage. Now … [Read more...]
But Mom, That’s Illegal
This post originally appeared on The Mommy Times in January, 2009. The Mommy Times is now Paging Supermom. Republished here with permission. Q: In what situation would you find yourself intentionally balancing on top of a couch and then launching yourself off of it, only to … [Read more...]
“Cuss Control” Is Like Spanx For Your Brain
The rule of thumb is to never swear at a person with the ability to break your thumb. It's also unwise to swear at your mother, your employer, the person you sleep with on a regular basis, and anyone who appears to be heavily armed. The past seven years of being a parent have … [Read more...]
Richard Marx Loves Me
Driving around the old 'hood, I was listening to the local radio station's 80's weekend. It was a Richard Marx rock block - old classics like "Don't Mean Nothin" and "Shoulda Known Better." It brought me back to the time in high school when I went to see Rich in concert. Somehow … [Read more...]
It Almost Pulls Me Under
I don't know when I noticed life was life at my expense (Blink.) I can't believe these things are all around me, growing quietly and being so beautiful, without me even noticing. My heart beat like the wings of wild birds in a cage These hydrangeas are from a great big bush … [Read more...]