Sep
22
2016

Trapped on Toddler Island

“Six toddlers? You mean I’m going to be trapped on Toddler Island?”

I was apprehensive. Very apprehensive. But early this summer my daughter talked me into it.

“Mom! Come up to Maine with us.”

“Maine? The island? The island that’s only accessible by boat? The island that has no plumbing or electricity? Ummm…we …continue reading

Sep
07
2016

Sole or Soul? Lost in the Woods

It wasn’t my plan to get lost. I just wanted to explore someplace new. …continue reading

Jul
27
2016

Each Time It Happens

But I’ll bet, if I just sat down with those Facebook friends, we would all agree that we had no real problem with my grandfather owning guns. Or them owning guns, and going with their fathers and sons on an annual hunting trip. There are good reasons for some people to own guns. I bet we would also agree that neither Rob nor my cousin should have ever been able to get their hands on a firearm. …continue reading