Nov 7, 2013

Doggie Drama, Film at 11

There is no sweeter dog than my man Cowboy, but he sure has given us a run for our money already, figuratively and literally.  We haven’t even had him for a week yet, but it’s been downri...
Oct 31, 2013

Hot Diggety Dog! A Dog!

We are FINALLY getting a dog — today!!  Woo woo!  Woof woof!  Introducing Cowboy!   We are all excited, except for Louise of course who acts all aloof.  She even pretends she doesn̵...
Oct 25, 2013

Study for Spleing Test!

That is what Sam had written down in his assignment notebook last week to study for his “spelling test.”  Of course, I had to stifle the raucous guffaw deep within me dying to escape.  Shoot, do...
Oct 20, 2013

"A Name – and A Lesson in Living"

Joy to the World!  Here is my piece on page 1 of today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch‘s Sunday Flair Section “In My Shoes” Column. A Name and a Lesson in Living We miss you, Joy! ...
Oct 17, 2013

"Confessions of a Non-Runner"

  (This is so NOT me.) Here is a “sneak peek” into Robious Corridor Magazine‘s upcoming issue.  Don’t you feel special?  If you are looking for some good rationalization why you don’t ru...
Sep 29, 2013

Sam Gets a Job

  This past week Sam had a “job” taking care of the neighbor’s cat while they were away.  Yet, as you may have guessed, the reality was in fact a totally different story.  You...
Sep 21, 2013

Blogger Idol, Baby!

  Move on over, Ryan Seacrest!  There is a new show in town, Blogger Idol!  Yee haw!  Apparently it has been around for a while, three years in fact, but this is my first year of getting up th...
Sep 19, 2013

My Goofball Little-Big-Boy

  OK, it’s the end of the third week of school, and I think it is safe to say that we are officially in the groove.  So far it’s pretty groovy.  For someone who brooded big-time for...
Sep 14, 2013

"Where ‘the News’ Is the News"

Ever been to the Newseum in Washington, DC?  It’s a phenomenal place!  From the September issue of “Traveling With Kids” for Richmond Parents Monthly.   Here’s the arti...