Compressed Reading Time
Some nights I just don’t have it in me. I can’t do it. It’s been a long day, I’m tired, my eyes are red, maybe I have a headache, and I’m not in the mood to read to my daughter. … Continued
Rock-a-Bye Baby: Nursery Rhyme or Horror Story?
We have a bedtime ritual for our daughter: brush your teeth, get your jammies on, and say your prayers. After that, before the lights go out, we read a book to her. The books rise and fall in popularity, but … Continued
The Power of Negative Thinking
It’s time, everyone, time to let loose your inner pessimist. Are you ready? Are you ready to unleash the power of negative thinking? No more positivity. Let’s put an end to that. It’s time to set the bar low. Dampen … Continued
The Kindergarten Interview
I’m running late. This is not an aberration (read more about my time travel abilities here), although no matter how often it happens it always surprises me. “Wow, I can’t believe it took more than five minutes to drive twenty miles … Continued
Valentine’s Day Cards: Save Them or Toss Them?
I came downstairs after a long day working on my laptop, and peered into the living room. Propped on top of the mantelpiece our two Valentine’s Day cards, mine and hers, lingered. “You’re the woman I always hoped I’d find,” … Continued