When You Have the Bad Kid…

When You Have the Bad Kid…

“Declan broke this pencil on purpose. He’ll have to replace it.” Yet another note from school. “Why did you do that?” I ask. He gives me a blank stare like he got his mind erased in a sci-fi movie. I have to funnel down excuses...

Not Dead Yet

I love Monty Python line “Not dead yet,” That’s my favorite line. I feel that way when summer comes and it’s time to make my doctors appointments. I always forget who I’ve seen, when, and who is due to come up in the batting order. This...