childhood

a row of little girls in matching pink robes posing at a slumber party

Telling Ourselves A Better Story

Last month, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, it was a perfect, if exaggerated example of how victims of bullying see their fate. The bully assaults you and then gets an award and a standing ovation. The victim is left wondering, what about me? What about right and wrong? Why does the bully matter more and why doesn’t someone stand up for me?

Orange You Glad?

It’s funny how little things from our childhood stick with us into adulthood. For example, the way your Mom or Dad (or you) prepared an orange. Did they peel it or cut it? And was it cut into slices or sections? How thick or thin were they?  …

Fire Bug

This blog post is a two-fer. It’s also posted on 98.1 Free-FM’s website.  But it felt so good to confess that I thought confessing a second time might feel even better!  In case you’re not aware, the St. Thomas Walmart caught fire last Sunday.  And now you’re up to date. …