9 Ways to Make Your Marriage a Brick House
written by Mary Katherine Backstrom (so, I got excited and also shared my love story. . .if you are here for the 9 tips scroll down to the break!) My freshman year of college ...
Parenting When You’re an Introvert
written by Alexandra Rosas The doorbell rang and I felt myself freeze. It was a surprise visit, unexpected company, someone dropping in to see one of my three children. ...
Dear Husband, I Need More Help
written by Celeste Last night was hard for you. I asked you to watch the baby so I could go to bed early. The baby was crying. Wailing, really. I could hear him from upstairs ...
I hit my child today.
an anonymous confession I hit my child today. Just saying that sentence out loud puts my stomach in a knot. I’m a writer. I’m pretty damn good with words. I can ...
The Pictures are Worth Taking
It is late in the afternoon when my phone dings. I know by the sound it is an email, and since I work from home, I rush to check it. To ensure it isn’t urgent. To ensure it ...
Why don’t you miss her?
Written by: Anne Selpan She asked for you today. And it felt like daggers. She picked up her new clock and merely seconds after shouting how much she loved it, she mumbled ...
I Dreamed of Being Something Great. . .I’m a Mother.
Written by Mary Katherine 2002. Year of spaghetti strap tank tops, flavored lip gloss and $1 gasoline. Diet Coke added lime to their cans. Michael Jackson dangled a baby over ...
The Day a Stranger on a Bus Changed My Life
written by Alyce Kominetsky I had something happen to me a few nights ago that I haven’t been able to get off my mind. The other evening I finished my night class. I had to ...
What Legos Taught Me About Marriage
written by Kimberly Zapata A few months ago my daughter and I were playing with Legos. We were talking and laughing. We were building towers and castles and flying airships ...
Hey, Mean Girl. I Have Something to Say
written by Mary Katherine Backstrom I wasn’t that cool in middle school. I was cooler than I was in fifth grade, but only because I became a cheerleader. Unfortunately ...