Category Archives: Teens

My other cool kid

As I worked with my son to load the dishwasher this morning, I found myself rearranging dishes to make more room. He had loaded things in rather a jumble; I moved bowls next to bowls, glasses by glasses, etc. Our conversation when like this,
Me: Remember when they taught you in [...]

I think I may have something in my. . .Eye Candy Friday

I don’t know if this photo meets the criteria for “eye candy” but I really like it. “The Flower Formerly Known as Rudbeckia” in the front beds.
Here’s something a little sentimental—
My seventeen year old son is at the Utah State Fair this evening at the Weird Al Yankovic* concert. We shared this text message [...]

Dealing with toxic parents

This post is an “all-call” for advice and opinions on the issue of toxic parents. Here’s the issue:
If one is in a relationship with a friend or lover that is abusive and toxic, conventional wisdom would say to set clear boundaries for appropriate behavior and to demand that the friend or lover respect [...]

Blood grass

This ornamental grass grows next to my sister’s pond in Gresham, Oregon. It’s stunningly beautiful. The colors are so vibrant; every year when I return it’s one of the first things I see and it always gives me a lift. It’s called blood grass.
It’s name reminds me of a film short that [...]