We encourage children to lean into their whimsy. It’s adorable when they wear a red Power Rangers costume and a Brewers cap to ride their tricycle on neighborhood sidewalks in the middle of June. It’s sweet to decorate cupcakes with heaps of colorful frosting that amounts to more than the cake itself. It’s cute to have a bedazzled unicorn pencil … read on... about Where has our whimsy gone?
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The Shared Wisdom of Dad & Dolly
In my formative years, I lived with my dad. He didn’t know what to do with me. I was a hard-headed, opinionated kid who grew into what they call “a handful.” I had a lot to say, and pretty much no one wanted to hear it. This should come as no surprise. In utter desperation, Dad resorted to browsing the self help aisles of Walden Books at the … read on... about The Shared Wisdom of Dad & Dolly
All that is Good and Right and Just
Independence Day has long been my favorite holiday. We hosted epic parties and proudly hung the red, white, and blue bunting from the second floor porch. I must have a collection of 100 flags of all sizes that peppered the house and garden. My parents are naturalized citizens, and I remember them studying for their citizenship test, a test that … read on... about All that is Good and Right and Just
This is Motherhood.
When you were little boys, milestones were pebbles plunking down every which way. A new word babbled. A favorite foo discovered. A motor skill mastered. At 18, 20, 21, and so on, milestones are more like flat paver stones marking a walkway. Weeds will grow amongst the rocks, an occasional wildflower popping up in a burst of purple or … read on... about This is Motherhood.
Children in America Wake Up Behind Locked Doors. By Design.
6200 children detained since inauguration. As some of you know, I’m new to Texas. I’m all in and have my voter registration, library card, and driver’s license, secured in that order. Having grown up on the East coast, I admit I came with my preconceived notions of Texas. Truth be told, I really love living here in San Antonio. The people are … read on... about Children in America Wake Up Behind Locked Doors. By Design.
What I Want for My Kids
I want my kids to know that home will always be a safe place to land. I want my kids to lay their head in a warm bed with cozy covers and the cool side of the pillow to strike the perfect balance. I want my kids to revel in the joy of a home cooked meal and riveting, sometimes raucous, conversation at the kitchen table. I want my kids to have a … read on... about What I Want for My Kids
Hey America, Ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child Already!
I want to thank Zach for sharing his words of wisdom for this post. He’s a junior at Baylor University studying biochemistry with aspirations to become a physician. And, he’s close friends with my son and practically part of our family. America is at war against its children, but the kids come to this fight unarmed. Government-sanctioned … read on... about Hey America, Ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child Already!