For the past few months my husband has been dabbling in latte art. Technically, if we’re being correct, it’s breve art since our coffee contains cream, not milk. He made everything shown in the above collage.  His go-to art is typically designing leaves or hearts.  Every now and then he’ll try something completely unique though, …

Below is a poem I wrote freestyle.  In it I compare the writing process to piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. Poem Title: Jigsaw Puzzle Writing Writing is often a jigsaw puzzle set before us The exterior – the idea of it – looks and feels beautiful We open up the box We begin composing with …

Recently I dusted off my resume. I had almost forgotten where my qualifications and past history had gone to rest. It was over a year and a half since I even looked at employment opportunities. I am still not looking for a new job, not exactly… Instead I have been applying to graduate school. My …

Not every family has a garden. My lack of knowledge, labor and time has prevented me from starting one. I love the idea of raising livestock in my backyard but I live in a homeowners’ association that does not allow it. Despite those setbacks, eating fresh, local foods is very important to me. Teaching my …

Dear Inventor of the Automatic Flushing Toilet, Why did you have to put your scientific skills to work at such a trivial thing like commodes flushing by themselves?  Are we as a society so completely lazy that we can’t take two seconds to reach over and pull the lever ourselves?  I mean, honestly? Instead of …

Where do you purchase your office supplies now? Do you know how you will buy them in the future? This week, the Staples supply chain announced it is acquiring Office Depot stores for $6.3 billion. Soon the “easy button” will be displayed in nearly every big city’s retail region. But will shopping be easier for …

I am so very honored to be featured in Brain, Child Magazine this week.  What an honor it is for me to be a contributor to this publication for “thinking mothers.”  They indeed produce amazing, inspiring and candid literature.  Their stories are uplifting, helpful and often humorous like mine being showcased. This work of art …

I just love waking up my two children and preparing them ready for school in the morning, Said No Parent Ever. This includes me. I certainly do not enjoy the tasks of helping my seven-year-old and two-year-old awaken, eat, dress, groom (and not have four meltdowns) in a timely manner so we can exit the …

One of my favorite films is “Field of Dreams.” I love this movie. I cry nearly every time I see it. Sure it’s a little creepy, with people just walking in and out of the corn fields. Plus there are eerie voices whispering, “If you build it, they will come.” Yet something draws me into …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Tummy aches and Trucks – Two True Stories” A few weeks ago, my seven …