big issues

Another Mole Removed & My Skin’s A Little Safer

Three weeks ago I had my twice-a year skin check with my dermatologist. Twice a year? you say? Yes, twice.…

13 years ago

What’s In A Name?

Yesterday as I was driving the kids home from school, somehow the topic in the car shifted to names.Mira: "Mommy,…

13 years ago

Politics On The Playground

It's no secret that the political atmosphere is about as thick as it can get at the moment. You can't…

13 years ago

Fighting Inner Demons and Zombies

We're several weeks into the new school year now, and for the most part it's gone well. We had bus…

13 years ago

Health Insurance Hoop Jumping

I was thrilled to find out earlier this week that a health insurance claim that had been pending for nearly…

13 years ago

When Your Political Tweet Is Retweeted Astray

This may be my longest post ever. Hang in there, it's worth it. I hope. Look, I dislike talking politics…

13 years ago

That One Time I Walked In A Fashion Show At BlogHer ’12

You may have seen the reports that while I was at BlogHer '12, I was in a fashion show.I know,…

14 years ago

Dye-Free in a Brightly Colored World

A few weeks ago Cordy came home from summer camp with bright blue streaks down her legs and blue around…

14 years ago

Hate Wrapped In Claims of "Progress"

For the past few years our subdivision has been locked in a vicious battle with the developer of a subdivision…

14 years ago

The Real Nutrition Problem For Our Kids

Occasionally when the kids are very helpful, we treat them to a meal out. The other day it was Steak…

14 years ago