About a month ago, I was reading this great post over at Literal Mom about songs that suck. She was talking about songs that are catchy and therefore everywhere, yet completely inappropriate for children (and maybe for adults, too). As soon as I read it, I immediately thought of the song “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado. …
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Guilty Pleasures
We’ve all got ’em. Those things we do even though we know we should be tackling a To Do list or vacuuming or paying attention to the kids or whatever. But all work and no play leaves this mama in an exhausted heap on the floor by Wednesday, so here are a few things I…
My title
I’m not very good at being Nobody. Once upon a time, I was Somebody at work. When you are the homeroom teacher, yours is a starring role. Everyone watches to see what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. Meetings are geared toward you. Your mailbox is filled, and so is your inbox. Parents and…
Two months ago
He peered around her shoulder, mouth pouting, then rounding into a perfect O as he began to sob. I turned and rushed out, pausing a block away to quiet my pounding heart. They always cry at first. He’ll be fine. Child-free Target held none of its usual joy. Worry clouded every thought. If this third…
Helpless
My nephew is in the hospital again. I can’t cure him of this terrible disease because I have no gift for medicine. I can’t send him presents because they are already overwhelmed with toys and books and packages from all his adoring fans. I can’t sit quietly with him or take him to the play…
