Top five reasons why someone should have told me about Big Bang Theory a long, long time ago: 5. My living room is frequently filled with males interacting via headsets and games. 4. Sheldon’s mom. 3. Inner monologues that aren’t kept inner. 2. The soundtrack to my life is a series of long, intricate conversation […]
Just as the PTA meeting looked like it was over, you raised your hand to ask a question. “Does this PTA do anything except raise money? I want to know what can be done about the bad kids in this school.” As the words left your mouth, I wish I’d had the courage to move […]
“Close your eyes and don’t peek.” “Okay.” As my eyelids connected I heard the slapping sound of bare feet on a wood floor as Evan raced out of the room. Before the sound disappeared, it began to get louder and quickly returned to where I was sitting with my eyelids scrunched shut. “Open your eyes. […]
The majority of my days (and nights) are spent trying to stay caught up on the laundry and dishes. I wash and dry the laundry all week, but every Saturday I strip all six beds to end the weekend with clean sheets, blankets and clothes. If I don’t start Monday with fresh bedding, full dressers […]
There are so many wonderful books that are considered classics. Having to narrow it down to one semester’s worth of choices is something I have discussed with others on more than one occasion. Your choices are somber and thought provoking. Even with the focus on emotional struggle that you have chosen, I have to question […]
Coupons are all the rage right now. Gone are the days that coupons were only something poor people used to save a few pennies. Now, coupons are considered smart. I think coupons are groovy, but I am not a member of the coupon cult. First, I am capable of buying something without a coupon. I […]
“You know why they really do that don’t you?” “Don’t let him turn gay.” “Four way stops are the worst thing EVER invented.” “I think I should start wearing women’s clothes.” “It’s okay if people drink and drive, they just shouldn’t talk on their phones and drive.”