SICK, By Shel Silverstein "I cannot go to school today," said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, a gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox and ... Read More about Happy Saturday to You and Your Kids
Working Moms and Stay-at-Home Moms: It’s What You Give That Matters
"You can't unring the bell." That's what a program director who I use to work with always told me when we discussed the news of the day in the world of talk radio. The statement, fraught with finality, served as a strong reminder that you can't undo what you did so no use mulling over things you ... Read More about Working Moms and Stay-at-Home Moms: It’s What You Give That Matters
Behind Closed Doors: Looking Where You Can’t Go
Today my daughter cracked opened the refrigerator and stuck her head in as far as she could, letting the door close against the side of her cheeks. "What are you doing?" I asked. "Trying to see what the inside of the fridge looks like when it's dark," she answered. I stuck my head in next ... Read More about Behind Closed Doors: Looking Where You Can’t Go
Mothers and Daughters Working it Out
Mothers and Daughters article from the Wall Street Journal.com (April 24,2012). ... Read More about Mothers and Daughters Working it Out
Drill Sergeant Mom
Today a friend shared that her husband feels she is no longer "fun." Admittedly, she was taken back by the comment, then realized perhaps he was right. Afterall, she explained, "I'm Drill Sergeant Mom, Drill Sergeant Wife. Of course, I'm no fun!" Sometimes it feels that most of our dialogue ... Read More about Drill Sergeant Mom
