JJ is grumpy-pants, but that’s normal in the am. G2 was up all night because the dog kept barking. Steven can’t seem to get it through his skull that Herne is staying home sick (fever, coughing, sniffles) and is trying to force him out the door, which...

Day two, you say, Nancy? What happened to Tuesday? Day off school cause most of the polling places in Washtenaw County are in schools. During big elections (Millage and I don’t know what happened, but I suspect it went down in flames and we need that...

I complan a lot about JJ. Believe me, he’s a non-stop talker and annoying little thing. Truly. A lot of people think he’s normal and everything is hunky-dory, but it’s not and working with the school has been frustrating beyond belief. He comes out...

Lake Michigan whipped to furious froth on cold November days. The beaches deserted, I ran with seagulls cawing above me, waves dashing at my ice-frosted feet. Bare of shoes, bare of soul, bare of fear, I ran. Each step bringing me further from the pain...

No, not everything. They can be very generous. Herne heard me tell G2 that I like Almond Joys. G2 turned down all Almond Joys because they are filled with soy and daddy is allergic. That was sooo special (he went with his friends). Herne put both his...