There was a DERECHO in Chicagoland on Monday night. Oh sure, everybody overreacts to weather and OMG the sky is falling and it's always the worst storm ever, but this was for real shit. This was no kidding, streams of water through our yard and down our stairs into a drain that couldn't possibly handle …
Important Things: From a Mom to Her Children
I'm honored to have another Guest Post from My Little Mama today. I've been thinking about things, important things, that I hope my two children (and now six grandchildren) have learned or will learn from me. The first thing that comes to mind is kindness. For me, most other things have to get in line …
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Letter to a New Mom: You are the Most Qualified
Dear New Mom, Wait, scratch this letter thing. I'm coming over. I'm here. I'm here so let's chat while you feed that perfect baby. I'm gonna kick everybody else out so it's just you and me. I'll keep a safe distance, because I know. I get it. But let's talk. And then I'll stay …
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Too Sober For This 