September 29, 2011

Would you test your teen’s blood alcohol level?

This post is sponsored by Soberlink.

If you drive a mile from my house in just about any direction, you’ll pass a small sign and memorial on the side of the road. Families keep these little memorials stocked with flowers and stuffed animals to pay tribute to loved ones who died in [...]

February 7, 2011

Planning Ahead

The IEP meeting is on Wednesday.

For some reason, they don’t give you any hints regarding eligibility until you show up at their office at ugh-o-clock in the morning. But the lady who called me to schedule the appointment mentioned she’d be discussing his gifted options for first grade and said, “Brilliant kid you’ve [...]

October 25, 2010

I really am this scattered right now.

Since it’s morning, I’m feeling mildly optimistic.

(Lately, I’ve been experiencing more and more nighttime anxiety. The only “good” thing about this is that it doesn’t flare up until 5 or 6 pm. That means in the morning I’m all “wahooo, praise grilled Cheesus I am cured! I can’t wait to fly to Ohio [...]