Dear Son: We have been excitedly counting down for the last few weeks, and today is the day. You are officially a ten year old. Double digits. Before you were born, your dad and I thought we were living our best lives; going out with friends, staying up late, sleeping in, and honestly who knows what else. I remember times where I would be so bored because “there was nothing ... Read More
It’s Fall Y’all, and it’s a Sh*t Show
For our family and many others, the fall is an absolute shit show. It's filled with back to school excitement, which quickly turns into a chaotic daily morning routine. Lots of yelling and reminding. Did you brush your teeth? Did you wash your face? Did you take your Zyrtec? Are you wearing underwear? Yes, this is a serious question that I need to ask our six-year-old ... Read More
My Son will not be a Statistic
A local girl died last week from suicide. She was 16. Allegedly, she was the victim of bullying.When I read about this girl, my heart broke into a million pieces. All I could think of was her mother. She told her mom that she was going for a walk, but she never came home. They found her hanging in a local park. I have SO MANY thoughts but the one that stays with me the ... Read More
The Bullied Kid
bul·ly /ˈbo͝olē/ a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. "her 11- year-old son has been constantly bullied at school" synonyms: persecute, oppress, tyrannize, torment, browbeat, intimidate, cow, coerce, strong-arm, subjugate, domineer My son will be ten in October. Double digits. It's wild to think that in a ... Read More
Opinion: Save the Plastic Straws!!
MY VIEWS ON PLASTIC STRAWS I love cold beverages, especially iced coffee and iced tea. These drinks are even more delicious and satisfying with a plastic straw. Within the last year or so, plastic straw availability has been steadily decreasing. It started at a local coffee shop, where a paper straw was offered with my iced coffee. Liquids + paper = yucky, ... Read More