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  • Mole Fairy

    My mother-in-law walked in, set down a huge container of chicken mole, then left the house. That was pretty amazing. Also on: Facebook X

  • Pharmaceutical Frustrations

    Pharmaceutical Frustrations

    My daughter has asthma. We've tried over the years to determine a control medication (the stuff you take every day) program that keeps her asthma in check without giving her more medication than is needed. When we get it wrong, she's likely to end up in the hospital.  We've been on Flovent, Qvar, Advair that…

  • 20 Years

    20 Years

    I’ve struggled with what to write to mark 20 years since my dad died. It’s probably the most common regular topic I’ve written about over the years. Earlier this month, a very close friend lost his mother. A few days ago, I talked heart-to-heart with another friend who lost his father earlier in the year.…

  • Vanessa and the Law

    Once, Vanessa was given an “enhanced security” screening for having a hair tie in her back pocket. You better believe I’m never going to forget that. “Don’t forget to check your pockets for lint!” Also on: X X

  • Ziploc Bags

    For school this year, the older two need very specific types and sizes of Ziploc bags. I’ve bought them twice. Twice, I bought the wrong ones. Also on: X Facebook

  • Preschool Recital

    I’m in a three-block line to enter a preschool recital. Also on: X