I was at my youngest's Kindergarten graduation/program today(Am I the only Mama that just weeps right through every milestone?). I could...

When I look upon my children, ages 13, 9 and 5, I do not see them as the growing children they currently are. I see them as defenseles...

I'll never forget the first day of an introductory English class my Freshman year of college. I don't remember the course name, it w...

I was cleaning out my kindergartner's bag this morning and a self-portrait whispered its way out of the bag and onto the ground. As I pi...

I am a huge believer in the power of politeness. It's such a simple thing, really. Please. Thank you. Excuse me. It just takes a moment ...

There are so many young people struggling right now. There has been a rash of suicides in my community. Children that should be just beginni...

I spent 35 years in a womb of my own making.  I sheltered myself within the thick confines of the labels society pasted on me, gain...