Nov 6, 2012

Go Vote Like It’s Your Job

November 6, 2012 By

Have you voted yet today? No? I hope you've already got time marked out today to do so. Remember that even if you show up five minutes before the polls are to close and see a long line, as long … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: politics


Nov 5, 2012

Halloween Recap (Late, As Usual)

November 5, 2012 By

Despite the cold and rain last week, the kids still insisted on going trick-or-treating on Halloween night. I've been getting over bronchitis, meaning walking outside in frigid, wet air probably … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, family time, holidays, Mira


Oct 31, 2012

Shaking Up The IEP With A Frankenschedule

October 31, 2012 By

Two weeks ago we had our annual IEP meeting for Cordelia with her teachers and support staff. After the problems we've been having with her at school recently, this meeting couldn't have come soon … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, people who don't suck, school


Oct 29, 2012

Busywork Backlash

October 29, 2012 By

How do you know when your super-smart second grader has reached her limit of doing worksheets at school?When you get answers like this:  In case you can't read it, her answer is "My teacher said … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, school


Oct 26, 2012

Virus vs Willpower: Virus Wins

October 26, 2012 By

Saying "I hate getting sick" is a ridiculous statement. I don't know a person who LIKES to be sick. Well, maybe kids trying to get out of an exam, but that's about it.Most illnesses I fight off … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me, plague


Oct 23, 2012

Politics On The Playground

October 23, 2012 By

It's no secret that the political atmosphere is about as thick as it can get at the moment. You can't watch TV, listen to the radio, check your mail, answer the phone, or drive anywhere without having … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, other people's kids, politics


Oct 19, 2012

We Might Belong On The Gluten-Free Bandwagon

October 19, 2012 By

Gluten-free seems to be the new big thing in food lately. Some say that switching to a gluten-free diet will cure nearly anything bothering you. While that's certainly not the case, there is a growing … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Aaron, daily life, healthy living, me me me, reviews