Whenever a discussion about out-of-order kids comes up and my father is present, he’s usually quick to remind everyone of the first and last time I earned a public spanking.
The misbehavior happened decades ago, but the man recounts the
With a struggling economy and scarce job availability, I consider it fortunate that I’ve been able to flip my gift of writing into paying columns and critiques.
Not only do the positions allow me to work from home, my entertainment … Read the rest
“Mom, can I go there?”
I looked up from typing my latest assignment at the sound of Nia’s voice. “Go where?”
She pointed at the TV screen, where a little girl in a ballet costume was twirling and pirouetting onstage. … Read the rest
June 25th is always a difficult time of year for me, along with millions of others, because this marks the day that we lost Michael Jackson, the greatest artist of all time.
I will never forget how vulnerable, how shattered, … Read the rest
“The Princess & the Diva” may sound like an upcoming Disney film, but the title actually describes Layla and Nia — our preschooler and our kindergartner — who have to be two of the most high-maintenance girls on … Read the rest