July 3, 2025 Sometimes parents are afraid of the wrong thing There’s a big uproar in Lewis Center about a marijuana dispensary coming to town. There’s already one cannabis dispensary in Lewis Center, and likely…
June 23, 2025 Have you seen any of my favorite 2025 movies? I went to the movies recently for the first time in a long while. In fact, it was only my second visit to the…
June 19, 2025 Our high schooler made me watch Big Mouth… and I loved it I did NOT like the adult-themed, animated TV series Big Mouth the first few times I watched it. I found it crude, vulgar and…
June 9, 2025 5 things to read, eat and watch during Pride month June is finally here. Happy Pride to all who celebrate! Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a caring ally, June is…
June 5, 2025 The TV show Forever echoed advice I gave my daughter I felt validated as a parent while watching the 2025 Netflix reboot of the classic Judy Blume novel Forever. Warning: this blog post contains…
May 1, 2025 It hurts when people make fun of Aimee Lou Wood’s teeth I’ve watched with interest the recent buzz about British actress Aimee Lou Wood as a result of her celebrated turn on season three of…
April 28, 2025 A dating how-to guide from Love on the Spectrum Do you remember how you learned to date and look for a romantic partner or love match? I don’t remember getting much teaching or…
April 10, 2025 Find romance and innocence in Love on the Spectrum Have you watched the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum yet? It’s a beautifully and sensitively made reality TV show that started in Australia…
March 31, 2025 What an interesting thing to say out loud. Sometimes in life, people say awful things to or in front of us. This can be well-meaning Boomer parents not realizing that it’s not…
February 10, 2025 Dare me to try the new sweatpant jeans?! My love of comfy pants is second to none. I remember a time long ago when there really were only two options for everyday…