Life Lessons LaShaun Taught Us
Last Tuesday, our contributing writer and friend, LaShaun Wallace, passed away after a brief bout with cancer. First…
“You’re Not a Terrible Mom”: My New Pandemic Mantra
“You’re not a terrible Mom” is the mantra I have whispered to myself at least 15 times a…
Rage Mulching: A Tale of Blowing Off Steam During a Pandemic
About a month into the pandemic, my husband got the itch to plant a vegetable garden. Though the…
Time To Get All Pollyanna
My son LOVES singing, “Happy Birthday.” He gets so excited that he can’t sit still. And when he…
My White Allies
In the midst of this racial uprising (yes it’s still going on), I am so thankful for my…
When TV Scripted Drama Hits a Nerve
Some television shows take you away from your reality. They bring a level of entertainment, drama, comedy to…
Levi’s Legacy :: Preventing Toddler Drownings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When my daughter was 8 months old, I willingly handed her to the murderer who took her…
The Truth about Drowning and How to Keep your Kids Safe this Summer
It was a day like any other; a friend had invited me and a friend over to swim…
Quarantine Gave my Kids Each Other
My middle and youngest child are just over 3 and a half years, and 4 grades, apart. One…
Adoption Chronicles :: Part 4
Do you believe in miracles? I do. Every time I look at our beautiful baby’s face, I am…