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Ronald McDonald House is a Home
I tucked my sons into bed last night like I usually do. I pulled their sheets up to their chins and tucked them in just so. I double checked their nightlights, turned on the ceiling fan, closed closet doors (I can't sleep with closet doors open!), enjoyed a second round of … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House is a Home
Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Apparently "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has made its way into the bellies of our children and the coffers of our food making behemoths. It's become de rigueur to hide vegetables in kids' meals. All the big brands are doing it. Home cooks are doing it. I blame Jessica … [Read more...] about Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Christine Kushner, Shaun Cassidy, and the Wake County School Board Election
"It may not be a lot of fun But try and get your homework done For soon you'll grow up and you'll know How I told you to clean your room and make your bed Don't be such a sleepy head Remember all the things that mama said You're gonna fall in love one day Find someone and … [Read more...] about Christine Kushner, Shaun Cassidy, and the Wake County School Board Election
Dear America
Dear America, It's been a heated few years. Politics brings out the worst in all of us, myself included. And we should be ashamed. The fighting, name calling, finger pointing, and venom spewing are not going to get us anywhere. Just over your shoulder at the at the last 12 … [Read more...] about Dear America
I love Independence Day.
There are four school age boys romping on the slip n slide as I write. They are squealing and laughing and frolicking in a pure embodiment of summer glee. There are no electronic gadgets, no batteries, no gizmos. These boys, two of whom are mine and two whom I love as family, are … [Read more...] about I love Independence Day.
Summertime Fun
I'm bummed that we're not going back to Italy this summer. No, we're not going to France or Spain instead. We're staying put. But.. The boys and I have a summer time A-List. Wanna know what's on it? And I might have once thought Alice Cooper was a girl. Surely you … [Read more...] about Summertime Fun