Do You Remember 18?
It was the end of the school year when I turned that magical number. I only had a week to go before crossing the stage, shaking...
The Books Cover
We’ve all heard, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Yet, we do it all of the time. We can’t help it. We glance at something - book,...
The New Honk
She came out of her bedroom, straightening her outfit, eager for her date that night. She practically skipped across the living room...
Their Problems Are Big
The 8-year old was crying as if someone had told her that Santa Claus wasn’t real. Tears streamed down her cheeks as sobs heaved her...
To All the Moms
Yesterday was Mother’s Day here in the U.S. A quick glance at Wikipedia reveals that it began in the United States in 1908 in Grafton,...
Zoning Out
“What are you doing?” I glanced back at her, confused at the question. Wasn’t it obvious what I was doing? “I’m working.” She shook her...
Use Your Imagination
“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. This is the longest grounding ever!” The 8-year old wasn’t the only one who thought it was the...
A Promise Is Not a Shirt
I hate to admit it, but I’ve gained some weight. I know, I know. You look at my physique and can’t believe it. Big, dramatic sigh. It’s...
Pity Party Guest List
The girls and I love to throw parties, whether it’s a themed extravaganza with fifty plus guests or a more intimate gathering with our...
Procrastinating, Yet Productive
I was supposed to be writing, but I just could not make the words flow from my pen. I know what they say. You’re supposed to sit down and...
