We celebrated my daughter's 5th birthday this weekend, which makes this an awkward time to write a Donna Day post. Donna Day is a day to celebrate a young girl named Donna, but Donna never got to celebrate her 5th birthday. Donna died when she was four. Donna had cancer. Yes, this is a post about … Continue reading Support Donna Day for more birthdays, less childhood cancer
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"If anyone asks what we did on the 14th say we went to a nice restaurant. Or is that too boring? What do you think?" "What are you talking about?" "We have to get our story straight." "For what?" "For Valentine's Day." "I thought you didn't want to do anything for Valentine's Day." "I don't." … Continue reading The Valentine’s Day Alibi
It's almost Valentine's Day. Although I don't hate Valentine's Day as much as some people do, I've never found it to be that much fun. There are a lot of other holidays that I enjoy a lot more, most notably Halloween. Here are a 11 reasons why Halloween is better than Valentine's Day: You don't … Continue reading 11 reasons Halloween is better than Valentine’s Day
I haven't been writing much lately. I don't have writer's block. I don't. I have plenty of ideas for things to write: blog posts, plays, stories, and even a couple of books. When I make myself write I don't stare at a blank screen or page; I write. Sure, some things I write are better … Continue reading Writer’s block versus writer’s ennui
My son knows how to read. Sure, he still struggles with some words, but as I've told him, even grown ups sometimes run into words we don't know while we are reading. I'm thrilled that my son can read (and that my daughter is starting to read too). I must admit, though, that I am … Continue reading The problem with my kid learning to read is I can’t lie to him anymore
Kim Z. Dale 