Yeah Write #75: Pretty Boys and Handsome Girls ( #amwriting #nonfiction )
“I hope he doesn’t get called a girl too often…I can see why it would bother him.” The text hit my gut. On my baby’s first day of Kindergarten, the … Continue reading
Spotlight: That Little Bit Harder
WordPress has recognized a friend! Read Newshound to Novelist’s piece on what it takes to keep a family going: * I walk into our house, filled with excitement because it … Continue reading
What’s Up Doc #19: Hello. Is It Me You’re Looking For?
Hello, people! I know that the blog has been hibernating for the most part, but I thought I would give you an update. What the hell have you been doing? … Continue reading
Yeah Write #42: Puppy Love (Super Challenge Non-Fiction Essay Round 1) #amwriting
At only two years old, my daughter told us with a confident nod, “I want a doggie.” How adorable! How sweet! Five years later, the statement has turned from cute … Continue reading
Musings #33: Where is the Whimsy in Our Boys?
My daughter’s school is celebrating the last week with a different dress theme every day. This morning my silly girl happily put on a Hawaiian shirt, big clip-on flowers in … Continue reading
Article #14: How To Teach Children To Ride A Bike in Five Steps Without Tears and Concussions
In honor of my four year old son learning to ride his two wheeled bike today, I would like to share with you how you can teach children to ride … Continue reading
Yeah Write #37: Missing the Bus (#nonfiction)
When I was in sixth grade, I had an opportunity to attend a special fall program at another school. It would have required me to take the bus once a … Continue reading
Feature #6: It Is Never Too Late To Feel Beautiful, or To Be Courageous (Perseverance)
I have posted a few times about my cousin Tracey who is 52 and has boldly put herself out there in various contests against much younger women. You can catch … Continue reading
What’s Up Doc #9: Reigning In The New Year
I am not the sort of person who makes New Year’s resolutions. I have affinity for the lazy and for procrastination and spontaneous bursts of interests. I’m terrible at making … Continue reading
Musings #32: In the Land of No, Remember to Say Yes
My favorite line in one of my favorite books is: There was no one there to tell her she couldn’t. It’s a line from Clan of the Cave Bear by … Continue reading
Musings #31: The Hurts We Hold On To (Yeah Write Non-Fiction)
The other day late in the night my six-year-old smacked her three-year old brother across the face so hard the imprint of her hand lingered for an hour even after … Continue reading
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