As I saw the floor coming rapidly towards my face, I began to think that my mom might have been right about swinging on the stairs. She told me not to do it. She warned me I was going to hurt myself. But still, I was six and invincible, so I placed my right hand on the railing, and pressed my … [Read more...]
Hollywood’s Obsession With Reboots Is Ruining TV (And Our Childhoods)
Back in May, the 3-hour TV remake of the hit movie Dirty Dancing aired on ABC to mostly disastrous reviews and a barrage of Twitter memes and snarky comments. While nostalgia always seems to be in style, the recent trend of big screen classics into made-for-TV movies or live productions has become a … [Read more...]
Family Ties: A Photo Essay
Friends may come and go throughout a lifetime, but family remains constant. For the lucky among us with strong and happy families, the relationships are a source of strength, support and happy memories. And even though nobody can infuriate you quite like your siblings can, you know that … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Full Circle
I had a very clear full circle moment last night as I was helping my almost-12 year old "antique" paper for his social studies project. I remember doing the exact same activity for school with my Mum when I was his age. When I see my kids doing the same things I did as a child...it's incredibly … [Read more...]
I Know You Put the Money Under My Pillow, Mom.
My six year-old doesn't believe in the Tooth Fairy. Is that bad?She also thinks Santa is a load of bull and the Easter Bunny is a crock.When she started to express ideas about the possibility of these mythical creatures being imaginary, we didn't try to convince her otherwise. Sometimes I feel … [Read more...]
Specs-y and She Knows It
Here she is in all her bespectacled glory.Sweet Avelyn Paige, her world a bit clearer now. … [Read more...]
Adult Time + Blogger Love
Many of you know blogger Jenny Lawson, also known as The Bloggess. She is quite a phenomenon, and if you don't know her, you should. She is also the proud new resident of the #1 position on the New York Times Non-Fiction Bestseller list. WOAH. Let's Pretend This Never Happenedby Jenny LawsonAmy … [Read more...]
High School Reunion: 20 Years Later
I was one of those people who loved high school. I loved the academic intensity, the social buzz, the committees, clubs, teams - you name it, I embraced it. That's why, when I had the chance to go home and revisit that time in my life at my twenty-year reunion, I grabbed it. Going home … [Read more...]
Who’s A Bully?
My eight year-old daughter spoke at a school assembly yesterday, which made me really proud. The theme of the assembly was RESPECT. (Actually, my daughter shared what she'd learned about Mozart and the Magic Flute - the respect theme came later). At one point in the assembly, the grade ones read … [Read more...]
Small Town Girl
"No I cannot forget where it is that I come fromI cannot forget the people who love meYeah, I can be myself here in this small townAnd people let me be just what I want to be" John Mellencamp, "Small Town" I don't know if I've shared this with you, but I grew up in St. … [Read more...]