I yell at squirrels. Yes, I’m one of those. They can’t hear me from inside my car, I know, and […]
It’s Just Not the Same
Middle school has been a big adjustment for my oldest. He went from being in a small, community school with […]
Waiting Until Midnight
The aurora borealis made an appearance in Madison, last Friday night. Tons of breathtaking pictures flooded social media. My phone […]
When Mowing Isn’t Just Mowing
I mowed. That sounds like such a simple statement, doesn’t it? I can hear others mumbling under their breath, “Well, […]
Why Are You In Here?
One day last week, we left for school as we do every other day. The boys turned off the lights […]
Leader By Default
Daniel is eight and Carter is twelve. From the time Daniel’s feet hit the ground, he’s been following behind his […]
Blinded to Reality
Daniel spent Saturday with a friend. When they dropped him off, he entered through the backdoor and went about his […]
The Boy Who Died So Young
Sixteen years ago, when I was a full-time elementary teacher, we had a student in our school killed in a […]
Take that Picture
How many times have we chosen to be the person behind the camera because there is something about ourselves we […]
Goofy Golf Par
Mini golf is a unique activity which involves both luck and skill, neither of which my family possess. When we […]