When I was a little girl, I wanted to grow up in the "room on the tippy-top floor" of the Plaza Hotel in New York City like Eloise from the book Eloise. My kids are growing up an at overnight camp in … [Read more...] about Taking Advantage Of Growing Up At A Summer Camp
It’s Just Part of Being A Camp Counselor
In hip hop songs, it's not uncommon for rappers to throw accolades at someone who has helped them achieve success. They reference other rappers they look up to, or acknowledge the ones who have helped … [Read more...] about It’s Just Part of Being A Camp Counselor
CHASE PERLMAN
There's a kid at camp named Chase Perlman. He was a camper for many years and now he’s a counselor. Chase Perlman has two brothers and they are equally as awesome as he is. They come from a very … [Read more...] about CHASE PERLMAN
The Worst Swear Word Of Them All
There are 3 people in this world that hate me. (Probably more, but 3 that I am aware of.) I don’t hate them though. I don’t think I could ever truly HATE someone in my life. There are people I can’t … [Read more...] about The Worst Swear Word Of Them All
Yay For Gay!
Do you remember where you were on 9/11? I bet you do. How about when John Lennon got shot? Kennedy? I wasn’t alive for Kennedy, but I was for Kurt Cobain and I remember exactly where I was when he … [Read more...] about Yay For Gay!
“I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Feeling 22”
It came out of nowhere but my kids are now Taylor Swift super fans. One day they didn’t know who she was and the next day they were telling me all about her “beef” with Katy Perry. Shortly after that, … [Read more...] about “I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Feeling 22”
The Beginning of Your Life Starts at the End of Your Comfort Zone.
It’s May so my huz is gone. He and Bruno (our dog) moved up north at the end of April to start working at camp. This is them: We will visit a few times, but we won’t move up for good until … [Read more...] about The Beginning of Your Life Starts at the End of Your Comfort Zone.
On Being Late
I don’t remember my high school curfew, but I know I was late a lot. Sometimes I didn't make it home until sunrise. My dad no longer lived with us and I figured out ways to work around my mom. I feel … [Read more...] about On Being Late
4 New Games For Your Kids
Are your kids sick of playing School? Are they done fighting over who gets to be the dog when they play House? Are you scared for them to play Doctor? Sounds like it's time to step up the game options … [Read more...] about 4 New Games For Your Kids
In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
I read an article once that said "Black dogs are less likely to be adopted than dogs of other colors." I never forgot that article because I didn't understand. Why would dogs get the shaft simply for … [Read more...] about In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story