Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth

I was struggling to write a post this week; I was torn between two topics. Going for the laugh and … More

Squeaming Is for the Squeamish

When I first published this a few years ago, I excitedly announced that it was my 7th post! I could … More

Bringing in the Reinforcements 

In the last few weeks I’ve shared a link with three different people, and it occurred to me others may … More

Odds and Ends

First, happy Fourth of July to anyone who feels like celebrating it. Here in Boston, we’ve had absolutely perfect summer … More

Forgive Me Pink Blanket, for I Have Sinned

I’ve been so busy with the kid and life transitions, I have committed 2 summer Boston sins: The first was … More

Paying It Forward

Another quick one, my chickadees. Yours truly had too much fun this weekend, and you know what that means. The … More

Gratitude

It was a very busy week, so I’ll keep this sort. I’m happy to report the kid is graduated! I’m … More

Active Bystander Intervention Workshop in Boston Area

I want to spread the word about a great active bystander intervention workshop that I took a few months ago. … More

Keep Remembering

A few weeks ago, the kid and I were up at 5 am on a Sunday to go to the … More

Birth, School, Work, Death

OK, so my reference to the Godfathers’ song from 1988, is a bit melodramatic, but what is teenage existence if … More