June 11, 2021 We’re going back to the (Hawaiian) island! Ever since marathon-ing our way through the Lost series with my mini-me over the past winter, I’ve been craving a return to the Hawaiian…
June 9, 2021 How to go kayaking on Alum Creek lake for fun and relaxation The kiddo and I discovered recently that we love kayaking. We’ve kayaked before, but it was on the ocean with humpback whales all around…
June 7, 2021 The best crystal and rock shops in Columbus Did anyone else discover a new hobby in 2021? We did. For Xage and I, this year’s bright spot so far has been hunting…
June 5, 2021 The Lion Girl: original fiction by Xage, 2019 Each year, Olentangy Schools holds the Inklings Writing Competition for grades 3 through 8. Students are invited to submit original works of fiction, argument…
June 3, 2021 I’ve been working in PR for 30 years There are many milestones in life worth celebrating: births, graduations, coming out, marriages, new jobs, promotions, retirement. This month, I’m celebrating a special career…
June 1, 2021 It’s June. Happy Pride! PS I’m bisexual. I never thought I’d be coming out as bi on this blog. Then again, mom blogs talk about everything these days, right? At least,…
May 30, 2021 Helpful tips for parents of self-harming kiddos Topping the list of the ten most difficult topics anyone could ever talk about, the topic of self-harming kiddos is an eleven. Truth time:…
May 28, 2021 How to have fun in Vegas with an 11-year-old I already know what you’re thinking. Vegas is no place for a child, right? Well, yes and no. Since E and I don’t drink…
May 26, 2021 Can highly sensitive people save the world? I’ve written before about our kiddo being a highly sensitive child and likely an empath, but I’m not sure I’ve ever acknowledged that my…
May 24, 2021 A new blog series about techniques to improve anxiety and depression Welcome to Mental Health Monday, our new blog series about mental health and wellness. It’s fitting that we’re starting this during May, which is…
