My son's sports career reminds me to never give up.
Read moreManic Monday
There's a direct correlation between my productivity and days ending in "y." That explains everything.
Read moreWar and Peace and John Wayne
A leisurely afternoon of television watching became a case study on neurotic mothers.
Read moreMy Mother, Myself
When I was younger, I wanted to grow up to be like my mother. Some things never change.
Read moreIron Man
I strive for marital harmony. But my husband has more pressing matters.
Read moreDe-Liver Me from Evil
Never trust a mysterious meat.
Read moreI've Gone to the Dogs
While harshly judging my four-legged friends, my own nature was revealed.
Read moreCall Me Maybe
Phone calls are serious business in our home. But I am up to the task. Maybe.
Read morePicture Perfect
Never judge an artist, or yourself, by first strokes on the canvas.
Read moreModern Problems
I can adapt to my surroundings, but someone keeps changing the rules.
Read moreJoy to the World
I live with a constant reminder that joy is more powerful than the challenges of this life.
Read moreTo Bed, Perchance to Sleep
Through trial and error, I finally found a solution to our bedroom problems.
Read moreScar Tissue
Love covers a multitude of toileting sins.
Read moreFifty Shades of Blue
Some say life is black and white; others insist there's a lot of gray area. But for us, life has largely consisted of the blues.
Read moreThe Lawnmower Man
Death is in the eye of the beholder.
Read moreTo Tell the Tooth
When tragedy struck, I had to grin and bear it.
Read moreFire and Ice
Why can't everybody just get along in sub-zero temperatures?
Read moreThe Birds
A harrowing, narrow escape from vultures strengthened my resolve.
Read moreThe Beetle That Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain
A life lesson was disguised as a driving lesson.
Read moreAlong Came a Spider
A night of terror revealed my husband's heart.
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