I know I have mentioned to you before that I had an amazing time at my first conference. If I described it…I would run out of superlatives. Bottom line: I am SOOOOO glad Janine persuaded me to go. TypeAMom was…
Category: life-changing moment
So Many Ideas In My Head…
…that I am not sure what to write about. Do you ever get like that? Have too many ideas that are too unfocused to write about? Should I do a Top 5 must-haves for sports moms? Should I delve in…
Blogging for a Living?
Two years I started writing a blog. It was part of my grade for a graphic design and writing class. On the blog I commented on design elements that intrigued or repulsed me. Yes, repulsed. I have strong feelings when…
Read a Book, Give a Book at WeGiveBooks.org
As a kid I devoured books. I read through the Judy Blumes. I raced through Harriet the Spy. I became obsessed with reading every book in the Chalet School book series. The Chalet School books were written in 1930s and…
Cast Your Vote: American Express Members Project
The call was brief. A caller from a cancer organization called a few minutes ago. When she was done, I politely said that I had already committed to giving to other charities. I told the caller “Thank you.” This type…
Middle School Transition…It All Works Out Fine
A friend left a Facebook status about the parent orientation for middle school. She has twin boys. I can’t imagine going through 6th grade with two kids. I survived 6th grade with two kids, but had two years in between…
Coach Dad Might Have a New Drink of Choice: Steaz
My husband is a creature of habit. He HATES change. Coach Dad is a mess when I do my periodic furniture rearranging. If a chair is out of alignment, he will mention the change over and over again. And don’t…
CyberBullies Need to Pay for Their Actions
I recently wrote about my shock over the Phoebe Prince case. I get so mad thinking about the kids who committed this crime. The nine kids who have been charged with her murder may not have killed her, but they…
Why It’s a Good Idea Not To Read the Newspaper…
I stopped the Washington Post a few months ago. It was a sad day for me. I was the only one who read the paper. I never read it on a daily basis, but I looked forward to reading it.…
What is a SEED? My Whrrl Story
I created a Whrrl story to explain what SEED means to me. I submitted my Whrrl story for the SEED BlogHer contest sponsored by Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom. Come check out my story: Powered by Whrrl If my Whrrl doesn’t show up…sometimes…