Dec
22
2013

How I Won the War on Christmas

“Does this mean that you’ll stop writing those stupid “I Hate Christmas’ articles every year?” my husband breathed, quickly making the sign of the cross. I looked at him. “But,” I protested “That’s the only Christmas Tradition that I really like…” …continue reading

Apr
12
2013

Discovering Toddler Poetry

Toddlers say no. They are bossy. They break into sudden desperate tears. They take half an hour to do a 30 second task. But. …continue reading

Jan
11
2013

The Morning After…

In 2013, like many past years, I didn’t get up on my own. My husband came upstairs to our bed, bearing a rather young man. “Ane, you should get up now!” he declared imperiously. …continue reading