Oct
13
2016

The Power of a Metaphor

First responders? I shook my head. Really. What a ridiculous idea. First responders are heroic, strong, and young. I’m…umm…not. The comparison seemed ironic and even disrespectful. …continue reading

Sep
23
2015

Adventures in Babysitting/ You never stop worrying

The day was going well, right up until I had to call poison control. …continue reading

Oct
27
2014

My New Hobby

I really don’t like holding babies or actually playing with children. Children aren’t great conversationists, and I find that the games that delight them become don’t do much for me. Peek-a-boo just isn’t that exciting the 50th, or 500th time you play it. In retrospect, my life plan to retire early and babysit grandchildren might have been ill-considered. …continue reading