The other evening, I forced myself to take a few minutes and streamed a ten minute yoga class for beginners. The yoga instructor started the video off by…
I tense up before I even walk through the door of the school gym. I have to pause and scan the immediate area for any sign of danger. …
It all started one Friday after school when I was still teaching. I happened to open a book-order box and discovered a set of children’s classics I’d ordered…
This summer, my sister and I decided to check out a local antique boutique. We strolled through the store, marveling at the vintage jewelry, clothing, pottery, silver sets,…
Heineken or Sam Adams Octoberfest. Red [wine] not white. Margarita – if it’s Mexican night. Those drinks – IF I drank. But me and alcohol? Well, we’ve been…
Recently the US declared children’s mental health to be a national emergency. While the spotlight helps, the mental health system for families is profoundly broken and in drastic…
Hi! Wow, I didn’t recognize you when we first opened the door. Hey, thanks for bringing your cleavage by to trick or treat at my house. Are you…
I know it is Halloween. I also know that I am am too old for the microscopic little slutty costumes they sell to fit 11 year olds at…
“Just once, I’d like to be able to do this without interruption,” I say to my husband, when we have managed to carve out a few moments alone…
Just before he shuts the car door he looks me in the eye and says, “See you at the finish line, Mum!” He walks away and I beam. …