It snowed in the South. And it was terrible. Highways in Atlanta were jammed for so long that people eventually abandoned their cars, making the trek to nearby hotels, convenience stores, supermarkets, and strangers’ houses to keep warm for the night. Schoolchildren were trapped overnight at schools after buses and […]
Slow clap. Seriously, gurrl. You’ve got balls. I know you’re catching a lot of flack for your I Look Down On Young Women With Husbands And Kids And I’m Not Sorry post from earlier this month. I’m not surprised. Calling women lazy and weak and average will do that. You […]
This winter sucks, you guys. SUCKS. I don’t think I can handle another week of subzero temperatures and slip ‘n slide roads, let alone another couple months of that, without stripping down to nothing but my birthday suit and running amok in my neighborhood, sucking on my son’s old pacifier […]
Ever wonder if people find you awkward? Know you’re awkward but unsure how much? Then this is for you. [mlw_quizmaster quiz=1]
Teaching is a stressful and sometimes emotionally draining profession whether one’s in her 5th year or her 25th, but it’s especially hard on those new to the job. The first few years are taxing as one learns how to plan curriculum, provide feedback, and manage a classroom all on one’s […]
In an attempt to prepare future parents for what they can expect when bathing their toddlers, I’ve conducted a very scientific study to determine the percentage of time toddlers spend doing certain activities during bath time. Very scientific. The results are telling as well as critical to understanding early childhood […]
The other day at dinner, Alister, 5, turned to me and said, “Mommy, guess what? I learned about the guy who made everything fair today.” I stared at him, puzzled. “Which guy is that?” “The guy who made it so dark skinned people can do the same things as white […]