If you're anywhere near the Midwest, you know, it's been a long, cold, snowy winter. Many of us are dreaming of getting away to somewhere warmer, escaping the bleakness that is mid-February. As I was sitting at my mom's group yesterday, we (well, I was listening, but we'll get to that later) were ... Read More about When Vacation is Measured in Hours
Learning the Secret Handshake
As I sat at my second Farmer Image training session (no, I did NOT flunk the first, I just saw an opportunity to talk to adults and hit the shoe department at Von Maur without the kids, so I jumped!), I felt like the last kid on the playground to be chosen for kickball.I did not fit in.I was one of ... Read More about Learning the Secret Handshake
At the Mercy of the Commish
Okay, so I readily admit that as a kid and then later as a teacher, I loved snow days. I watched the weather and then did a small dance when our district was announced on the radio. So exciting.This is when I lived in town as a kid, near great hills, and had a mom who would make cinnamon rolls for ... Read More about At the Mercy of the Commish
Veganism or Nepotism?
I'd like to first take this opportunity to give a big thank you to shows like the Today Show and Oprah for giving me such great material to comment upon.Sheesh.Okay, so today, Oprah featured that she and 378 of her fellow staffers decided to take a Vegan challenge: no meat, no eggs, no dairy, all ... Read More about Veganism or Nepotism?
Guest Post–From the Guy Who Does It All
For the guy who is not only plays the role of a large animal vet, obstetrician (not for me, don't worry), nutritionist, handyman, husband, father and snow removal expert...snow days, especially ones with the threat of no power, are a big deal and tons of extra work for Joe. He's out checking his ... Read More about Guest Post–From the Guy Who Does It All