It has come to my attention that one-star reviewers are often total idiots. . . . . Since I have become (cough*cough*) an avid online shopper I have become dependent on ratings and reviews. What did we ever do without them? Stumble around in our consumerist diapers buying faulty light fixtures and electronics that dieContinue reading “One Star”
Category Archives: Humor
Curiously Pregnant
“Mom, what if I get pregnant?” My sixteen-year-old, middle daughter, smiles at my frozen expression before popping a floret of broccoli into her mouth. The twinkle doesn’t leave her eye as she chews. “Excuse me?” I ask to buy time and try to understand where this came from. This one always had questions, always surprisedContinue reading “Curiously Pregnant”
What’s Truth Got to do with It
*I definitely have certain leanings in politics, but I try very hard to keep that from my writing. My intention is to not bias the reader. If my skirting around and not making a judgement feels like an endorsement of one belief over another, that is not my intent. I simply want to get peopleContinue reading “What’s Truth Got to do with It”
No Dogs Allowed
I didn’t want a dog. I wasn’t looking for a dog. My friend, who has two dogs, thought I needed a dog. Just like a happily coupled person is always trying to play matchmaker, she was always on the lookout for a dog I could love. TXT: Did you see the puppy on Nextdoor? SoContinue reading “No Dogs Allowed”
Lots of Laughter and a Little Patience
I work in the special education department of an elementary school. As an instructional aid I have held multiple positions working with children with varying levels of need. Several years back I was working with a child who tested me on a daily basis. Most teachers will tell you they don’t have favorites, that theyContinue reading “Lots of Laughter and a Little Patience”
The Talk
My husband and I have always been open with our kids. If they have a question, we do our best to answer it. That goes for sex too. If they ask, we will answer. Of course, we always make sure the answer is age appropriate, but we never shied away from the topic, never madeContinue reading “The Talk”
Adventures in Craigslist
This weekend we cleaned out our garage. It happens every spring. We spend the fall and winter rushing out to the garage and dumping whatever it is we don’t want in the house. Shivering with cold we don’t care where we put it before scurrying back inside. I have to admit, I love this timeContinue reading “Adventures in Craigslist”
Anna
A short story
The Rice Test
“Cole, Carson, Hannah, dinner!” I holler in no particular direction, knowing they will hear me wherever they are in the house. My husband set the bowl of broccoli down and seats himself. Carson emerges from her basement bedroom her boyfriend Chris, and his friend Mason, following in her wake. I look up, “Are they eatingContinue reading “The Rice Test”
Rebecca Lamprey 