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Americans Don't Do the First Thanksgiving Story Any Justice Nov. 22, 2024
We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving. The plight of pilgrims traveling from England t... Read More
Homesteading: How Off-the-Grid Living Reminds One Family What They're Capable Of Nov. 15, 2024
Turbulent times can make people feel helpless and hopeless, but we have more agency than we might th... Read More
Be the Light That Trump's Hate Is Forced To Face Nov. 08, 2024
Too many American voters thought Donald Trump was the better choice for president. By doing so, vote... Read More
Who Cares About Endorsements? Not You. Oct. 28, 2024
Sitting at dinner in a local restaurant, I saw breaking news come across the TV screen near the bar.... Read More
Give Kids Room To Explore and Figure Out Who They Are Oct. 25, 2024
One of the great things about being a parent is getting to witness your child become who they are. T... Read More
I Quit: Hatred Doesn't Need My Help Oct. 18, 2024
Not everything you try will be right for you. But you'll never know if you never try, and you'll lea... Read More
How Could Anyone Be Miserable on a Disney Vacation? Oct. 11, 2024
By pure luck, I traveled to Walt Disney World with my husband and my son just last week between hurr... Read More
The Second Amendment Is the Hill We Are Literally Willing To Die On Sep. 13, 2024
Gun violence is not just an urban issue. As rural community members along I-75 near Daniel Boone Nat... Read More
Voters Need To Redirect Their Attention to What Really Matters This Election Sep. 06, 2024
The cheap shots are everywhere now that we're in the thick of election season, and it matters. It's ... Read More
Working as a Teen Taught Me What the Classroom Couldn't Aug. 30, 2024
Some parents like to say, "School is my kids' job." School is important, sure, but I preferred work ... Read More
Having a Baby at 40 and Giving Women the Space to Make Decisions for Themselves Aug. 23, 2024
When I told my neighbor that my son had sisters 15 and 19 years older than him, her eyes flew open. ... Read More
Why Books by W. Bruce Cameron Are a Family Staple Aug. 16, 2024
Every reader has a favorite book and a favorite author. Every parent has a one they'd love to pass o... Read More
The Olympics Teach Us To Practice Good Sportsmanship in Our Everyday Lives Aug. 09, 2024
I don't have a favorite Olympic sport. I'm not an athlete. High school marching band was my team spo... Read More
What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean Aug. 02, 2024
When Kamala Harris was elected vice president, I cried happy tears. Now, our country has the prospec... Read More
Learning To Set Boundaries in the Quest for Work-Life Balance Jul. 26, 2024
If I don't schedule downtime as a way to set boundaries and focus on the things that matter to me, t... Read More
My DNA Analysis Helps Me Embrace the Neanderthal Within Jun. 21, 2024
I took the plunge and had my DNA analyzed. Turns out I'm a Neanderthal. That's how my husband likes ... Read More
It Takes Courage To Write in the Digital Age May. 10, 2024
Erma Bombeck was right when she said, "It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else... Read More
Ultraprocessed Food Manufacturers Should Not Be Permitted To Market to Children May. 03, 2024
My son brought home a bookmark from school promoting the school's spring book fair — and it do... Read More
Ultraprocessed Foods Are Everywhere, and the Corporate Manufacturers Do Not Care About Your Health Apr. 26, 2024
In my quest to eat healthier as an adult, I've encountered a lot of meat and dairy alternatives alon... Read More
Happiness Is a Home To Tinker With Apr. 19, 2024
My husband and I have never bought a home we didn't tinker with. And by "tinker," I don't mean a coa... Read More
