Just how far would you go to get out of mowing the lawn? In my case, the answer is about 36 miles. Enjoy!

Do you remember your first monster? For me, it was Smaug. The boys are much less sheltered than I was. They have seen and heard of hundreds, if not thousands, of monsters. So how does Smaug match up? You tell me.

What’s more powerful: an explosion of anger and frustration, or the barely contained explosion, the one that is glimpsed at the surface, but never actually happens?

Sometimes, it’s better to just put the shovel down, and accept that you’re standing in a hole.

There are plenty of laws out there that I disagree with. This isn’t one of them.

It’s easy to take shots at the Florida education system, but my kids have been blessed with some truly talented teachers, this tale notwithstanding.

Here’s a line to use the next time someone is upset with you – if you don’t ever want to see that person again, that is.

Tired? Worn out? Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the day? Come to our house – just make sure the kids aren’t here when you do.

You’d think that cross country would be harder for the child that has to run the full mile instead of the half. Turns out that’s not always the case.

Exactly what do you think of when you see a giant mound of red dirt? The answer will tell you exactly how old you are.