I Told Him
I love my kid. He is a great kid. He is mature, well-behaved, thoughtful.But sometimes, he is so clueless about how good he has it, and how easy his life is.I try really hard not to pull the "my life was so much harder than…
Thank God for Jon Stewart
I read a comment somewhere that people are now considering Jon Stewart the "most trusted newsman in America" - much like they used to say about Walter Cronkite.With amazing coverage like this, I believe it. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p…
I’ll Check My Eyes, Thanks.
Twenty years. That is how long I have been wearing glasses.I am near-sighted.I think.In all those years, I am not even sure what it is called - but it's the one where I can't see things far away.Except for lately.I have started to remove my…
This Is It.
Fifth Grade. His last year in elementary school. In of itself pretty crazy, and as the saying goes: time flies.But, as I was telling a friend the other night while we were having a joint birthday party for my husband (August) and son (September), I…
Parenting With The Brady Bunch
It started on Skype. I was talking (typing) to my friend Laurie a few months ago, and her twin daughters are within a few weeks of Declan in age."The girls are obsessed with The Brady Bunch."Really?I have to admit, my maiden name was "Bunch" and…
Caught In The Crosshairs
I can't believe it, but I am uninsured right now.Those who know my health history can't believe it either.But we are victims of timing.Bryan was laid off, losing his group insurance. We have applied to two major insurance companies and were denied so fast that…
Late Bloomer
Some things, Dex did early.Some things - they are coming way late. Like riding his bike.My boy turns 10 next month and he just really got the hang of that two-wheeled contraption about a month ago.There are lots of reasons for it. We live in…