So there are now way too many reports of people being harassed, assaulted, demeaned, threatened by “Trump supporters.” And from one side, I’m hearing a lot of “This is all your fault” and “You’d better fix this” to the other side. So, let’s get this (I would have thought) obvious point out of the way....
Category: Family & Marriage
So What Do We DO?
The election is over (finally!). The results are in. And America is now looking around at the debris (to some, the holocaust) and wondering … what’s next? I, for one, am shocked and (tbh) pleased. I have been a #neverHillary for 20 years, long before hashtags were even a thing. But I honestly didn’t...
A Giving Experiment
I’m trying an experiment. It’s a stretch for me. I hope it stretches our family. It’s about giving. In these last two months of the year, four of six family birthdays happen. Plus shoebox packing (Operation Christmas Child). Plus Thanksgiving. And Christmas. And three more birthdays for extended family. It’s a busy crazy couple of...
This Weekend: Or, Only At My House
Let me quickly recap the last three days. On Friday, after fall parties at school, I did not make the kids ride the bus home. I know, I’m a giver. It’s also a long weekend, so I let them crash and watch a movie when we got home. I know, I’m such a good mom. During said movie...
Here’s Where I Am
So I don’t normally do politics. And the current climate is enough to make any thought of sharing ideas somewhat concerning. But I need to record my thoughts. You are not obliged to read them or to agree. First, let me begin with the strange reality that, three weeks from election day, I still am...