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At my son's school recently there was an incident, involving the theft from the library of a stuffed animal purchased expressly for a school raffle. The…
For the better part of the last week, I’ve been singing David Bowie’s “Changes” in my head (mostly with the wrong words, but the tune has been right). Just…
Sunday morning I suddenly found myself with one of those rare peaceful moments that occur only when both kids are playing well together--that morning they were…
I’ve always liked the movie, Parenthood. Besides it’s killer cast, anchored by Steve Martin, the writing is great (which is what always makes or brakes a…
Yesterday a student from last semester stopped by to say hi and chat a bit. Hey! He told me, smiling broadly. I saw you on Facebook the other day! I froze. Was…
Dinner preparation is chaos, usually. Five p.m. is universally recognized by parents to be some type of witching hour, during which kids become possessed by…
Every parent feels as though their kid(s) is(are) the cutest, smartest, most athletic, most talented, most (whatever). We all want to believe that will be…
“So, what time is your doctor’s appointment?” I asked my client as we were walking to lunch.
“Ummm…I need to get out of here by 3:15,” he responded in a…
My husband and I were up late last night discussing Beverly Cleary's well-known children's book character Ramona Quimby and her family. I should clarify and…
I woke up today and realized that my 40th birthday is officially less than a month away. Part of me can’t wait.
I was excited to turn 30. It was 31 –…