Practically Perfect

by | Apr 14, 2009 | Uncategorized

Just my own quick review for a book truly worth the time spent reading and energy spent laughing. Practically Perfect in Every Way by Jennifer Niesslein (cofounder of Brain, Child Magazine) is a witty account of her experience treading in the waters of advice from...

Your Emergency-Stay-in-a-Hotel Survival Guide

by | Apr 10, 2009 | Uncategorized

…from a mom who knows. The recent reprise of winter weather  in parts of the country reminds me of the ice storm we experienced a couple of months ago. The one that had me and mine tucked away in a hotel for six days with electricity, hot water, and all sorts of...

The Kind of News I Like

by | Apr 6, 2009 | Uncategorized

Some days, I just want to read the “good news” headlines. Today is one of those days.   U.S. Cracking Down on Mortgage Scammers I’ll be even happier if any of these folks actually do hard time. Michelle Obama: America’s new style icon...

An Open Letter to the CBS Sunday Morning show

by | Apr 2, 2009 | Uncategorized

Dear Sunday Morning (and Ms. Stahl), I’ve been a watcher of your program for several years now. I have appreciated the good journalism, the humor, and the amount of time allowed for each story (which differs greatly from the  as-fast-as-you-can news pieces...

A Path of Resistance

by | Mar 25, 2009 | Uncategorized

A couple of years ago or so, a friend of mine who knows I write suggested I start a blog.  Wrinkling my nose, I informed her that an online presence just wasn’t something I found appealing. It took me another year and decision to at least do it for the...

Taking Inventory

by | Mar 23, 2009 | Uncategorized

Inventory is something businesses and non-profits must do from time to time. I remember doing this once a school year as a teacher. It meant recording all the items in my classroom: every last little wooden chair, cubby shelf, and pack of chalk. Little man #1 has this...