It’s Book Birthday Tuesday!
Happy Birthday to Jeff Chen as he releases his debut middle grade novel, ULTRABALL
Tag: kids
Move over Steinbeck!
There are some things in this world that really make me happy. As a mom, one of those things is when my children find creativity in writing. Today is one of those days. Last night, my 11-year old son brought home a graded writing assignment he’d been given in class. He was to pretend that … Continue reading Move over Steinbeck!
Thanksgiving Blessings
There’s just nothing better than time with family! Here’s a little glimpse of mine.
Grassroots Effort to “Save Santa” Wins!
Santa’s return to Rochester has been secured and the local Miracle Mile Shopping Center has set aside space for him to greet children and work on his toys.
The Real Santa Claus
A group of local residents have come together to relocate The Real Santa to a new location in Rochester but, to do so, they need money to pay him for his time…not to mention to feed the reindeer.
Protecting Our Children: The Dangers of Social Media
Three teens are easily lured into meeting an adult man after meeting thru social media. How to protect your kids!
3rd Grade Boy Reports Kidnapping
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a funny kid story. Usually I share a story about my own kids, but today I have a story that I’ve “borrowed” from a friend who works in the office of a nearby elementary school. Kathie S. is a secretary in the office of a local school. In … Continue reading 3rd Grade Boy Reports Kidnapping
Creative and Bizarre Punishment
My 10-year old stayed home from school yesterday. His asthma was acting up and I didn’t feel 100% confident that he wouldn’t have a severe asthma attack at school. By the end of the day, I was seriously wishing I’d sent him to school. My patience was at an end. Late in the afternoon, I … Continue reading Creative and Bizarre Punishment
A Rude Awakening
So “the girl” is home from college. This is the moment I’ve been waiting for! She’s been gone for nine long months and has barely visited except when the dorms kicked her out for an extended vacation like Christmas and Spring Break. Oh boy have I missed her! Ya know how sometimes absence makes the … Continue reading A Rude Awakening
Revenge is Sweet!
I believe in Karma. I believe that when you do good deeds, they come back to you in the form of good deeds; and when you do bad deeds, it comes back to you in the form of bad deeds. Sometimes Karma takes her own sweet time in delivering on the goods, but other times … Continue reading Revenge is Sweet!
