With apologies to Rod Serling: You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey to a dreadful place where you hyperventilate as your heart pounds, you break into a cold sweat and you have to do things you don’t like. You are leaving…The Comfort Zone. My […]
We took the kids to see the movie Despicable Me last weekend. The trailer looked funny, and the film had already reached blockbuster status (as of this writing, it has grossed $209,287,345.00 — $32.00 of which was our humble contribution). It was a fun movie, but our teens are getting to an age where it’s not enough […]
What’s the most important thing you should know before you sleep with someone? (It could help determine your compatibility.) It’s the person’s favorite position. No, I’m not talking about sex. Get your mind out of the gutter. This is a family show. I’m talking about sleeping position. Real sleep. Eyes closed, slight drooling, restfully dreaming […]
Ready? #1. Change the O in Worrier to an A. #2. Change the E to O. WOARRIEOR. Okay, that was a little simplistic. But there are ways to combat worrying and to empower yourself that are almost as easy. I come from a long line of worriers. Generations in my family have fretted about monumental issues […]
Kuana’ike (koo-AH-nah-EE-kay) = perspective. Sometimes a change in environment helps us gain a little perspective and appreciation for our lives. We recently took a trip to Hawaii thanks to years of saving up frequent flyer miles and having relatives who live there with a spare bedroom. Our 50th state is a mix of cultures, much more of […]
Ah, isn’t it fun to fly? My favorite part is the security check in…not. It’s just about all I can do to get my shoes off and remove my quart-size bag of cosmetics, hand santizer and other various liquids in their liliputian containers from my purse, while we are herded through the security chute like cattle. All […]
My son starts his very first summer job tomorrow. He’ll be doing light maintenance and clean-up at our local beach and park. And he is psyched because it means he’ll be earning his very own money. I remember my very first summer job and that same feeling of exhilaration. Someone valued what few skills I […]
Yesterday, my kids were dancing through the house singing a song called Bananaphone. It’s a little ditty that is one part “The Name Game,” and another part puns with nonsensical lyrics that would make Dr. Seuss proud. Released years ago by Raffi, beloved children’s entertainer from recent decades, the song is still a big hit with elementary […]
Okay, all or most of my male readers just clicked this post closed. But guys, if you are intrepid enough (and confident in your masculinity), stick with me. I’ll have something just for you at the end of the blog. At our house, my husband and I have a sort of division of chores. I handle indoors, […]
May 25th was Geek/Nerd Pride Day, and I flew my flag proudly. Gone are the days when either term would be considered derogatory. We Geeks and Nerds proclaim our status with verve, no longer hiding behind horn-rimmed glasses and ill-fitting, mismatched clothes. According to Facebook (where 77,230 fans cyberspatially celebrated this year’s event), Geek/Nerd Pride Day […]