[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Yesterday, I behaved totally out of character. I live in a quaint New England town with cobblestone walk ways on Main Street and an acre lot in the middle of it all known as “The Green.” The Green sports a gazebo, fir trees along the edge, […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By A.R. Amore of The Plagued Parent If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? — Rabbi Hillel Over the last six months or so, I have tried to adopt a new philosophy […]
My sons are two and three at the moment. Neither of them is aware of Ferguson or Baltimore or Charlotte and for now that’s fine. I’m in a position to never have to discuss race with my kids. Both they and I are white, middle-class males in America. If we […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Caitlyn Jenner is a brave soul. She appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, spilling her very feminine form out of a stunning satin corset. A feminine form that, not long ago, was a masculine form. She opened herself up to haters and bigots to champion […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] OK. I’ve had it with the wife bonus stuff. Really had it. And if you’re like me, then I apologize that you have to read one more piece of drivel about this God awful thing, but I couldn’t keep my mouth shut anymore. In case you’ve […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Kristina Hammer of The Angrivated Mom There are some contingencies in life that are inevitable. Unavoidable and unchangeable. Especially when you’re being raised in a low-income family. There just aren’t enough opportunities available for these kids the same way as there are for middle- and […]
When my son was in first grade, he announced that he wanted to invite some classmates over to play and that he needed to raid my stationary stash for invitations. Because this kid is constantly raiding my things for stuff to write on, I half-grumbled, “M’kay, whatever,” as I continued […]
Teacher Appreciation Day is coming up. It’s a day for current and former students everywhere to ponder all the things their teachers are doing or have done for them and to express their thanks and appreciation. Some might not think their teachers have done anything worthy of appreciation. Those people […]