Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Dump on Sharp Road

Posted on March 26, 2014 by

Today’s writing was prompted by a weekly meme called “Where I Lived Wednesdays,” from Ann Imig at Ann’s Rants. Want to join the fun? Just click here and leave your link! Way out in Six Shooter Canyon, in that time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Globe, home, humor, motherhood, poop, whereilivedwednesday | 16 Comments

Blurred Lines

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

“It’ll be fun,” she said. “All different ages,” she said. “You won’t be the oldest.” So I unclicked the MAYBE box and changed my RSVP to YES. I’d never been to one of these home parties. Sure, I’d attended ones … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, humor, husbands, illness, marriage, motherhood, sexuality | 5 Comments

School Matters: Who Knew the Earth Had a Foreskin?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

I am a writer, so people are often surprised to learn I skipped a grade in math. Maybe it’s not because I’m a writer that they’re surprised. Maybe it’s because I seem kind of dumb with numbers. In truth, I … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, education, husbands, motherhood, preschoolers, schools, speed-posts, transplant | 4 Comments

A Stranger Saved My Dad’s Life, and this Is the Least I Could Do to Pay It Forward

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

“Yeah, Doug? If you want to go over the contract, we can work on that meeting next week.” “Mr. Fiore, this is the nurse. Did you need something?”  In the days following my dad’s heart transplant two years ago, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Book, bravery, dads, death, Grief, happiness, healthcare, illness, motherhood, transplant, writing | 3 Comments