Sometimes the only respite they have is when their abuser leaves the house. If you read that sentence and somebody you know popped into your head, that is…
I hate to admit it, but I have secretly dreamed of being quarantined. A few days by myself with a couple of good books sounded like a vacation.…
1. Made sure your son knew his calculus, but forgot to teach him to do laundry? Don’t you worry. Your son is rooming with Dave this year. Dave didn’t…
You may have heard it for the last few weeks… “it’s just old people and sick people.” Or “Italy has a very elderly population, that’s why it hit…
For weeks now I’ve been saying that my biggest worry is how I will entertain (and educate) my kids if the school closes. Every day their inevitable boredom…
On the Anal-Retentive Scale of Worry, I typically place myself around a 4. I’m holding steady at this number even during the mass-hysteria of COVID-19 or Coronavirus, if…
The new beta fish looked up at me from its cup sloshing around in the back of a taxi on my lap. He didn’t expect to be here…
Not taking anything away from the profound importance of staying the hell home in these dark times, I thought we could all use a little levity. Let me…
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard the messages telling us to stay home, self-isolate and avoid crowds. And like any good citizen, you’re hunkered down…
Before my son Bobby was diagnosed with Down syndrome, I knew very little about the chromosomal condition. Oh, I’d seen enough people to recognize the distinctive facial characteristics.…
The Spring weather is here and you may have the option of getting kids outside for some fresh air and play time during these school shut downs…and bikes,…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the…
Seeking a text buddy for the end of the world. That’s what my headline would say. So COVID-19 is here and I’m a single mom. I’ve been social…
If you follow Twitter at all, you may have noticed that a trending hashtag right now is #GenX. It’s because this is our moment, our time to shine…