Apology and the fine art of making one
I don't, as a rule, look to celebrities to serve as role models for my children. I'm not generally on the lookout for anyone...
The roofers are here
I used to think the four sweetest words in the English language were "Will you marry me?" or "It's a healthy boy!" (Or girl)....
Angels, angst, alcohol and a quick trip to the ER
There are any number of reasons why I will never be crowned Mother of the Year, but the truth is, I removed myself from...
Dealing with my own little print war
Having appeared in print for years now, you would think I would have both a deep understanding and an acquired immunity to the craziness...
When push comes to shove
The danger of writing about your life, yourself and your family is that you are always in grave danger of becoming one of "those...
The ‘fun house’ on the block
Some folks have the house on the block where all the kids play. I have the house on the block where people send their...
Memoirs of a Bat Girl
It is clear that despite my long-standing personal “hands off” policy toward nature, I am destined to go down in history as one of...
Namesake of my daughter
My great-grandmother, Jeannette, was born in 1902 and her life would span most of the 20th century. She would see advancements in her lifetime...
Mega Movie Manliness 101
Twilight movie mega-star Robert Pattinson, asked about his equally famous hair, revealed, "I don't have much of a sense of personal hygiene or styling...
When the party’s over
My son, at 12, is no longer a willing wearer of a pointy party hat. He has no need for noisemakers. No yen for...
