When the grades came in, I realized my kid’s failing school and started into the classic Five Stages of Parental Freaking Out.
Unscheduled Summer Brings Some Shame, Some Boredom, Much Joy
just as I began to feel bad for my no-camp kids, I listened to your many plans a little closer. I hear exhaustion in your voice already. So once the shame subsides, I’m looking forward to an unscheduled summer around the house — together.
Black Son Helps White Dad Reflect on Being Minority in Other’s Homeland
We acknowledge the disparity between our skin tones. But neither of us is ever in the minority because we share the same color blood.
F*ck 40: Lifting the Midlife Fog After Milestone Birthday
Months had passed since my 40th birthday. I was at a tipping point. I had to change. “Fine,” for me, just is not good enough.
Somewhere There is a Child In Need of Adoption
When I think about our adoption, I recall about 99 percent joy and 1 percent pain. I choose to swim in the deep end of joy most days.
Cheering in Youth Sports Should be About Do’s, Not Don’ts
Leagues have their hearts in the right place to demand decorum from spectators, but I haven’t seen the “don’t” rules work.