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...
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...
"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! ...
"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...
Hollywood Cemetery: Local (Historic) Haunt on the Hill
There is no need to travel far to get spooked this Halloween! Click the link below for the latest from “Traveling With Kids” in Richmond Parents Monthly‘s October issue. Hollywood Cemetery...
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...
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...
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...