

A Parent With No Regrets
Yesterday was Father’s Day here in the States, a day where children, no matter their age, made calls, sent cards, and gave small gifts as...


"You Judge Too Hard"
“I really don’t like him. He’s an idiot.” To be honest, I probably dropped an f-bomb or two in there. “That was harsh, don’t you think?”...


Changing Taste Buds
When I was growing up, one of the rules of the house was that we had to at least try a spoonful of everything that was on the dinner...


Summer Zones Are Now in Progress
I don’t know about in your area, but last week was the last day of school around here. The kids came running out of the classrooms,...


I Survived My First 5K
If you joined us a couple of posts back, then you recall that for my birthday weekend the girls signed me up for a 5k run/walk followed...


Separation Withdrawals
I dread Mondays. Not because of the work week beginning or the weekend ending. Well, not completely anyway. My schedule and career choice...


Health First's CPR and 5K Run/Walk
I call foul. No really, it’s not fair. Last weekend was Char’s birthday weekend and what did we do? We lounged around the pool, drank...


Political Parties
Anyone who has read The Mess for any lengthy period of time or who have spent any amount of time talking to me knows that I rarely...


An Interstate Tutorial
The girls and I take quite a few trips each year, traveling interstates and highways in order to explore new areas and bring back...


Spooky Stories and Ghost Tours
Are you one of those who like ghost stories and spooky tales? I am as long as I am the one telling them. I am not a fan if I am the one...