FFAQ poll + I think I’m back?

FFAQ poll + I think I’m back?

by | Feb 21, 2014 | The Weed

Hi!!! So, today is FFAQ (which stands for “Friday’s Frequently Asked Question.” The fact that I’m doing FFAQ today says a couple of things. First, I am happy to report that I am truly feeling more comfortable in my skin. As you could probably...
Tessa’s smile

Tessa’s smile

by | Feb 20, 2014 | The Weed

I’d like to show you a recent picture of Tessa, our three-year-old. I know, let’s make this into a guessing game! What is wrong with Tessa’s face? a. she is about to sneeze b. this is her new smile c. bell’s palsy d. epileptic seizure e. she...
The trauma of cyberbullying

The trauma of cyberbullying

by | Feb 3, 2014 | The Weed

Guys, I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been struggling as a blogger. I’ve been erratic in my responses to comments–hyper sensitive and strange. Very defensive. I’ve also felt afraid to post. I avoid coming here. It fills me...
Winners! + Go Hawks!

Winners! + Go Hawks!

by | Feb 1, 2014 | The Weed

All right, I just got an email from Sally DeFord, and I’m ready to announce the competition winners. I was really sad when the online poll didn’t work out last week, but the truth is, I think it made the selection of winners cleaner and more fair. I had a...
Hey hot mama! Let me empty your bucket!

Hey hot mama! Let me empty your bucket!

by | Jan 25, 2014 | The Weed

At the beginning of the school year, Anna, our 2nd grader, started coming home with all of these little notes in her folder. As a mom who is constantly cleaning out papers from her backpack, I didn’t think much of them.  Then one day Anna mentioned the...