I’ve often said that life is too short for me to satsify my vast interests.  I love stretching my boundaries, learning new skills, and discovering hidden strengths.  But walking the catwalk in a local fashion show was never on my radar. 
When my husband and I were asked to model for a school fundraiser, my adamant response [...]

I won’t lie to you.  Most days I have to stifle a potentially explosive feeling of irritation when I encounter the mess that comes from having three children.  Fighting a strong preference for order, I’ll mumble cues to myself:  “Look the other way.  Don’t comment on the mess.  Remember how much you love them.  That’s [...]

I bought my tween son a drum set.  
  <Pause for condolences>
Based on my somber mood as I drove to the store, you might have thought my beloved dog had died.  I fought the good fight in my head, listing all the reasons I shouldn’t be making this purchase.  Visions of money being flushed down the [...]

Reaching into the depths of my couch cushions feels frighteningly similar to accepting a dare from my older sister in childhood.  It’s the kind of dare where you had to close your eyes, stick out your hands and your tongue, and hope that Mom or Dad would come running if you felt the need to scream. 
I [...]

My tween daughter appeared at my office door as I was working on a presentation and asked what I was doing.  I launched into a wordy but primitive explanation: “I’m creating a presentation.  It’s a speech with a slide show but it’s on the computer and….”    She listened patiently then nonchalantly replied, “You mean a Power Point?”
I [...]