It Could Be My Child
I was a Junior in high school when the Columbine shootings happened. I heard about it when I got home from school, but couldn't really beli
A Gift
At times it seems she’s come up with a very good question. Why DO phone batteries die so often? Why CAN’T Elmo come over? Why WON’T a goo
Dirt and Grime
I dress them in stripes and plaids and polka dots (not at the same time - jeez, what a mess!) and I match their tops to their bottoms and I
It's Too Late to Say Sorry
My strong voice settled resolutely on the last number - it hung in the air as bug stared at me, moving not a muscle. I stared back.
Then I
A Smile Changes Everything
Suddenly, I am rushing. I toss things in the cart as I race past the aisles... cheese, check. Soda, check. Although now you’ll need to wa
