Tag Archives: Parenting

Easier Times

Posted on April 6, 2025 by tosabarbell

I remember when we had this photo taken. It was a fundraiser for the local animal shelter. We took a rare Saturday morning off from hockey practices, made sure the pups were presentable, and headed over to wherever they were … Continue reading →

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The Disney Ending

Posted on December 6, 2018 by tosabarbell

I have watched three former President’s funerals. Well, two and I listened to one today here and there while in a dentist’s chair. My first was President Reagan’s. I watched from a hotel room while the kids and I were … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: Back Seat Mommies

Posted on June 30, 2014 by tosabarbell

When my Z’s were born, I was driving a Chevy Beretta.  The Beretta was like a sporty Pacer in that it’s two doors were ginormous but didn’t look so silly. It was my first car (I’m actually driving only the … Continue reading →

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Unavoidable

Posted on January 30, 2014 by tosabarbell

Why do a majority of parents today want their children to avoid childhood? You know, the ‘kids teasing’, ‘get pushed into a locker now and then’, ‘girls choosing sides against you’, ‘boys not picking you for their pick up game’, … Continue reading →

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