
Carpool Confirmations
School is full swing in gear. Summer seems like a lifetime ago. And I’m back at Tom Thumb, grateful for the gas discount, waiting with all the other carpoolers to fill up our cars on Sunday night. I’ve assumed my position behind the wheel and have somehow survived...
Table Talk – Mr Wright’s Law – a video worth the watch
"And the greatest of these is love."

Is Less Actually More?
“He’s so interesting,” my friend commented, laughing at Jack walking by. He had shot her a little wink. Not a flirty wink – the kid is six – but a cute little excited-about-this-piece-of-cake nod. I saw him do it, but wasn’t going to say anything. Since she started, I...

When Kids Go Wild – A Path Paved with “Just this once”
When and why do kids go wild? I don't know. But the wild doesn't just happen overnight. It's often a long road traveled by small steps that seem insignificant in the moment. A road paved with words like, "just this once." I'm sorry, but I'm sad about the Miley Cyrus...

Seven Essential Back-to-School Supplies for Parents
Supply lists and promises of “Back-to-School Savings” have been bombarding our mail & in-boxes. And, if you haven't already visited an office supply store, you will. (Multiple times in our house! Something to do with lists ... or lack thereof.) I’ve decided that...