The Power of Showing Up
Gene GlotzerMe dancing in my "gangster pajamas" I tap-danced on stage in front of people this weekend. This was the second time I did a parent/child class with my kid and…
A Pet Puzzle
I feed my cat at the same time every day, within reason. I mean if I'm out, I don't run home specifically to feed my cat. And if I know…
Is Santa Getting Lazy?
Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash The past two Christmases I've noticed something. It's not really a big deal, just a little odd. This is only the past two years,…
Our Tree Isn’t Up Yet
Photo by Morgane Le Breton on Unsplash It's December 17th and we haven't put up our Christmas tree yet. Don't worry, I don't think Christmas is a humbug or anything…
Winter Concert
Photo by Kael Bloom on Unsplash Anyone who knows me probably knows that I love live music. Going to concerts might be my favorite thing to do. And I have…
Thank You, Jennifer, Whoever You May Be
Today is my birthday. A couple of days ago, I got a birthday card in the mail. An actual, physical, handwritten birthday card. It's probably been twenty years since that's…
‘Tis Always the Season
Jamil RaglandI love Christmas- the spirit, the music, and the joy it inspires especially in children. You wouldn't be able to tell from my living space though. I don't put up…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What Happened to Mommy’s Boobs?
Seven and a half years ago, I self-published a short eBook called What Happened to Mommy's Boobs. This is what I had to say about it at the time: A…
Adventures In Parenting – Bad Words
Photo by Thom Milkovic on Unsplash I've recently had two interesting conversations with my daughter about bad words. I'm going to tell you about the second one first. She was…
A New Hobby
My daughter and I are starting a new hobby, gardening. This weekend, we went out and got nine new houseplants, a bunch of seeds, and various supplies. It started as…