Usually by this time of night when I sit down at my desk to write, my head hurts. But tonight, my heart aches. I get lots of crap in my inbox. Loads of trolls find the time to rant anonymously about things I've written. I'm all for polite, thoughtful discourse and believe we … [Read more...] about Poverty Plays by Different Rules
There are even shoe stores in LEGOLAND. – Wordless Wednesday
Bike Helmet – Fashion or Safety?
Would you take off on a road trip without buckling your child into a carseat or strapping on a seatbelt yourself? Do you drive your kids to school unbuckled in the car? I'm betting that you would never let your kid flop about the back seat as I did when I was a child. That was … [Read more...] about Bike Helmet – Fashion or Safety?
Just for Moms – 5:00 Fridays
There have been lots of quips about what makes the world go 'round. But we mothers know the real truth here. Mothers make the world go 'round. We all live our own brand of motherhood. We carry on with equal parts of smiles and grimaces as we Kerry Strug our … [Read more...] about Just for Moms – 5:00 Fridays
Thank you, Teachers
My friend Becky posted this video to Facebook, and I was so moved I had to post it here. Teachers in this country get a bad deal all around. The joy and smile of a child can only carry you so far. Sure, the sense of accomplishment is priceless, but that kid's warm fuzzies … [Read more...] about Thank you, Teachers
Baseball at a Glance – Wordless Wednesday
AVON Walk for Breast Cancer – Stop the War in My Rack
Free slideshow design personalized with Smilebox I did it! We did it! My team walked 39.3 miles in the Washington, D.C. Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I generally get cranky driving 39 miles so imagine how I felt pounding the pavement, and the mulch, and the pebbly paths … [Read more...] about AVON Walk for Breast Cancer – Stop the War in My Rack