Old Enough to Know Better, Young Enough to Care

My friends, we have arrived in that most restrictive and freedom-free period in our lives where the societal judgement is at its peak and no decision we make is free from the sarcastic barbs of popular opinion. Everything, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat, is deemed worthy or unworthy by a […]

That’s Not What I Meant By “Dress In Layers”

“C’mon Buddy, the bus is going to be here!  Shoes!”  I glanced nervously out the window for any signs of impending school bus as I tried to hurry my son into his coat and sneakers.  The coat slipped on with only small amounts of protest, but then it was time for the shoes. “Ow!” he […]

Sock Shopping

It’s time to go sock shopping.  Last time I was in New York I was all about pants, but this time I seem to be having a sock problem.  I first noticed this problem, oh, I don’t know, a long time ago.  Sadly, I did not care at that time that all of my socks […]