From the beginning, there were two democratic candidates capable of winning the presidency. After 8 years of Bush tyranny, America was ready. All we had to do was stand firm and strong. It was time to sing the praises of each candidate. Instead, we divided into gangs, like children on a worn out playground. Then, […]
Amy: “Mom! There’s pee in the hallway.” Me: “Who did it*? Your brother or the puppy?” Amy: “I don’t know. Let me sniff it.” * No, I don’t have any idea why I asked this question. It makes just as much sense as her answer.
Since Dharma has started joining us for family errands, we have started hearing the same bit of advice everywhere we go. “Don’t touch the floppy ear or it will never come up.” I have always had multiple dogs in my life. There have been deliberate and accidental litters of puppies. There were multiple orphaned puppies […]
Dear Maytag, GE, Kenmore, Amana and manufacturers without catchy marketing, I do our family’s laundry. I sort it, treat it, wash it, dry it, fold it and put it away. The first thing I do every morning is start a load in the washer. The last thing I do every night is put another load […]
Before Saturday’s marathon hair session, we dropped Tommy at a local bookstore to play D&D with his friends. I have to make a confession. The first time Tommy asked for a ride to the bookstore for one of these gatherings, I thought he was being set-up. I was certain that he would get there and […]
Step one: Have friend cut your hair Step two: You and friend color each other’s hair with semi-permanent blue Step three: Watch parents’ reactions Step four: Go to nice salon Step five: Strip green-gray color, add good color, cut and style Step six: New hairstyle with money that was saved for mom’s new camera