The Summer of Our Kindergartenmoon

When I say I’ve been busy lately, it takes on entirely new meaning. I mean, this Summer I had a list. I had a list of all the places I wanted to take my kids, all the things I wanted to do and see, all the experiences I wanted to have with them before I …

Middle-Aged Feminism

Are you like me when it comes to dealing with (most) men these days? HI. Hi. Instead of that 24/7, I'm trying to channel that energy into more positive, productive messages. But these men make it DIFFICULT. All day every day, I see little things men do and say to women that are awful. To varying …

Winks and Waves: Mothering Little Big Kids

There's a distance that seems to be widening as they grow a bit older - 5 and a half to be precise. Like I'm watching from afar, not quite so close. They are doing exactly what they should be doing - what we want them to do - they are growing up. When I watch …