My children attend schools located in various parts of our town and throughout the district - that's okay, September we will be down to two and back to four different schools again, the following year - which can make for very stressful mornings.

"Quick...she's here!"

Who?

"Carpooling mom is here!"

This is usually the time I start to wonder if other people's children act as surprised when they realize that they have to go to school,… Read More

Now that it's finally getting warmer, I made the mistake of encouraging my daughter that perhaps it was time she considered wearing shorts to school and then spent the next half hour insisting it was merely a suggestion.

Trying to convince an 11-year-old that "never" may turn out to be a very long time - especially on a very humid day in the middle of August - and that her legs were really not that hairy, was perhaps the… Read More

It never fails - unlike nearly every major appliance or industrial-strength product I've used in the last two months - every time I try to convince my husband that something in the house needs to be fixed and he finally gets around to, "I'll take a look," it starts working again!

Until.

"GAH...this stupid thing!"

I'll break it and guarantee that it's never proven to be functional, again.

It's a gift, really - my inherent knack… Read More

I've never understood the attraction of shopping malls - being a bit claustrophobic - and stay as far away, as possible.

If you believe that one, then I'm a 29-year-old-perfect-size 6!

The mall is a perfect hangout for families with children and - although, most shopping centers tend to be very crowded and retail therapy can certainly get expensive - personally, I believe that the mall (along with the invention of the double-stroller and drive-thru Dunkin' Donuts) can… Read More

My twin brother and I were raised in a house filled with the sights and sounds of our family's heritage and one of the traditions that stands out most in my mind, today, is how household chores were treated as an Olympic event.

Every Saturday morning - after eating our cereal and being allowed enough time to watch our favorite cartoons - my mother and I would divide up the rooms in the house, while my father and brother… Read More

I've got a terrible habit of finding amusement in most any situation, or reacting rather suddenly and at very inappropriate moments - not to mention, when I'm nervous or frightened - especially, if you stumble, slip or fall down in front of me, I will laugh!

[raising eyebrows]

Like, the guy who lifts one leg and throws the other, or that woman who knocks into a mountain of canned corn at the grocery store and attempts to prevent… Read More