Sum of Our Fears
I didn’t want to write about this, today or any day.
Read MoreHeather is an essayist, editor, CMO, mommy, and wife seeking stillness while in a state
of nearly constant motion. She lives, walks, and eats in the greatest city in the world: Chicago.
I didn’t want to write about this, today or any day.
Read MoreLast week, my younger son started preschool three days a week, from 10 am to 3 pm. Everybody asked me, “What are you going to do with all of your free time?”
Read MoreWhat my mom packed in our lunches was so much more than midday nutrition. It was love.
Read MoreYou’d think it would be easy to give away candy, but it wasn’t. Not always.
Read MoreI had high hopes for today.
Read MoreIn my adult life, it’s easy to be hurt and to carry that hurt around like a scab can pick at whenever you have a moment to think about it.
Read MoreI encourage my kids to talk to strangers. And to share their candy.
Read MoreDad was a lot of things: Father. Husband. Grandfather. Salesman. Foodie. Golfer. Fisherman. Gardener. Water skier. Creative swearer. Carpenter. Photographer. Guitar player. Computer enthusiast. Traveler. He taught me about many subjects, but his most lasting legacy to me was how he lived his life with endless curiosity and enthusiasm. A never-graduating, Student of the Game of Life.
Read MoreIt would never occur to me to ask for that second treat. But he’s Batman and Batman will devour as many lollypops as possible.
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The two little faces tried to be serious. But they couldn’t stop grinning. “Mom it’s POOP! We love POOP!”
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