I am four feet, eleven inches and three quarters. I am short- I get it- in fact shave a few inches off my height and I'd qualify to join the ranks of little people. I'm not in any sort of denial- which is why I made it a point to ALWAYS date guys who were over six feet tall. I figured if I married a guy with height I'd give my kids a fair shake at being far taller than me. Then I met my sugar … [Read more...]
Young love… a lot like married love
Several days ago during a routine pickup from school my ten-year-old daughter seemed to float into the car. Really it was almost as if she had bitty gossamer wings strapped to her back. And while she's a generally happy kid her demeanor had an air of excitement that was unusual. So like any good parent, rather than the kind who continues to text and e-mail on their smart phone once they've briefly … [Read more...]
The problem with boys
By Carolyn Edgar My ten year old boy is adorable. He's smart, he's handsome, and he's funny. When he is determined to do something, there is no stopping him. He's also forgetful, lazy and defiant. When he is determined not to do something, there is no convincing him otherwise. Take homework, for example. He only does his homework when an adult - specifically, me - sits with him and insists he … [Read more...]
So what are you doing to make EVERY DAY…EARTH DAY?
Congratulations to our winner Mary Beth Sure you can get all pumped up about Earth Day when it's the cause du jour...but once the pomp and circumstance fades away- it truly is up to each and every individual to keep on their personal mission to do everything in their power to reduce their carbon footprint. And no I am not a crunchy granola, TEVA wearing, only organic eating, completely BPA free … [Read more...]
My sitdown with the Grand Dame of literature; Anna Quindlen
Last week, the morning before ALL HELL broke loose I had the exquisite honor of enjoying a frittata and coffee, while sitting next to one of my literary heroines...the quintessential columnist, author and original mommy blogger, Ms. Anna Quindlen. I'll be honest having penned such luscious, gnaw at your heartstrings depictions of the fragility of life and our tenuous human relationships with … [Read more...]