The adults who were already pummelled down by financial problems are now numb with shock over a neighbor and friend’s terrible car accident. Sometimes I want to lock the doors and hide inside with my children playing safely under my watch. Of course, we’d be locked inside a house with all the utilities cut-off. Maybe […]

What will be this year’s October Surprise? I think that two of the choices will happen.

This child custody case in Memphis is horrible. If I still lived there or if I was still working and had my personal connections in the system I would create a huge ruckus. Instead, I’ll just create a small ruckus. This would be a good opener for a story about my father being sold by […]

Friday Night Updates – Sarah is home and every piece of clothing she had with her came home soaking wet. Load one of four for the evening is in the washer now. Sarah was home for about 3 hours before asking to spend the night at a friend’s. The two boys are making a second […]

I like to de-stress to jigsaw puzzles. There is something about them that empties your mind and all you have to focus on or think about is the color and shapes(In case you weren’t convinced already that I’m the most boring person in the world).

I wish we could afford to go see Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire. Maybe my brother could win some tickets from a radio station.

Sarah gets home from camp today. It has rained on her every day so I am anticipating mud and mildew. The boys are unimpressed by her pending return. “Do we have to go with?” Can you feel the love? My life is no Disney movie. Of course, if my life were a Disney movie I […]

Happy 11th Birthday Sarah! Although this is your first birthday away from home, I’m sure there will be many more. Ever since you stood up in a Hilton Head hotel room and started walking at 10 months, you’ve been walking away from home. You are the most independent, strong-willed creature I’ve ever seen. You are […]

I guess that this is how Doug feels when he watches movies with me. “hey Doug, who’s that?” “Well, I know I’ve seen him before I just can’t remember his name.” “That’s Jimmy Durante dear.” “Doug, who’s that?” “Grrrr.” As he leaves the room.

If there’s drool on my pillow, don’t wake me! If it is dry but my eyes are closed, have a good reason and better judgement. If my eyes are open, quit staring and just ask your question.