Fussy Eater.

I have noticed over the years, that a big part of being a parent is that you gotta walk the walk if you are talking the talk, because, let’s face it, kids can spot a phony a mile away, this includes you, their beloved parent and they will call you out on it too.  I’ve...

Never Too Late

I’ve always done things in my own time. Some could say late, I have been aware of societal norms about time and the seemingly correct ages to do or achieve something. There are even parental bragging rights if your child is perceived as “advanced” furhter...

Adult Friends.

Why is it so hard to make and retain friends as an adult female? Of all the problems I have experienced in life, making and keeping friends was never one of them. I still have friends from all previous phases of my life, so I’m grateful for that, but we are so...

Sister, or threat?

I’ve lived for a while now, and I can’t help but notice that so many women approach other women from one of two viewpoints: they are either a sister or a threat. Sometimes sisters are treated like threats, but overall if another woman thinks you are a sister,...

Aging Parents/ Gen X

When I was in high school, I had a social studies teacher named Mr. Luke.  He was honest about everything and pulled no punches, straight talking and slightly cynical, and I loved him. At the time, he was the most authentic adult I knew. He used to drop truth bombs on...