The other day our 5-year-old was annoyed with one of his friends.They had clashed on the playground or in the classroom, and as we were driving home, Daniel was telling me how angry he was.“So I said to him," he said, and he paused dramatically, "‘I’m not letting you comeRead More
The use of “undercover” reporting tactics by a California pro-life group in an attempt to expose suspected illegal actions by Planned Parenthood doctors pertaining solicitation of funds for the acquisition of fetal tissue has stirred discussion and debate.Read More
One month and two days ago I stumbled down the flight of stairs that separate the living quarters from the sleeping quarters in my home. The boys and I had just woken up.“How about waffles for breakfast?” I asked.“Sure,” said Collin. “Can we make a fort?”“Sure,” I said.As I wasRead More
This 'Mission Impossible' delivers a steady but stylized parade of action. The result is a nifty espionage adventure that most parents will likely find acceptable for their older teens.Read More
The only person cooler than your art teacher when you're 8-years-old, is that same art teacher when you're 32-years-old. Susan Thomey is one of the reasons that I became an art teacher. From kindergarten through fifth grade, she stood before us in fabulously funky, appropriately accessorized outfits, her short red hairRead More
The identities of four men discovered almost two years ago at the site of Jamestown's historic 1608 church have been identified and one of the men had been buried with a silver box that is "likely a Catholic reliquary."Read More
“Now that he’s left the room, I’ve got some bad news,” Becky said.She had just arrived to join us on our Ocean City vacation, which also included a small family birthday party for Collin, who is her godson.“Someone broke into my car and stole his gift. I don’t want himRead More