To the writers of children’s cartoons: THANK YOU

Have you ever watched Phineas and Ferb? I mean, really watched it? Once again I am convinced these cartoon-writers are Continue reading →

It hurts both ways

We all wish for a little alone time. Just think of all the things we can get done without the Continue reading →

You think I like this van, JACK?

Yesterday, while dropping off the boys at sports camp before work, Ricardo,* 8,  got out of the van and I Continue reading →

Why do we say no?

About 15 minutes ago, Ricardo* (8) begged me to put dinner in the oven because he was sooooo starving. So Continue reading →

Dumber in the summer?

Since I’m a writer I spend a lot of time at the public library. WTF is up with all the Continue reading →

That little Biddy!

My oldest son Almanzo* is a romantic. Mean Dad and I aren’t sure how this happened; he couldn’t have gotten Continue reading →

Late night pondering: skid marks

Mean Mom’s blog has gotten off to a political start in light of current events involving semi-automatic weapons, child abuse Continue reading →

Football = game; Child abuse = crime

I listened to the NCAA’s sanctions on Penn State this morning on my drive to work. Though I agree it Continue reading →