My son lost the election, and I am devastated. I was his campaign manager, top fundraiser, and biggest supporter. He campaigned for an entire month only to lose. The official tally wasn’t released, but it was said that he lost by the slimmest margin.

No, he didn’t run for governor or for the city commission. He ran to be the first black 3rd-grade representative and lost to an 8-year-old that promised “Chocolate Days.”…

My therapist says that on a scale of 0–10, 10 being complete bliss, the masses are living their lives at a 7.5. When she said it, I thought, “that’s ridiculous!” Are you telling me that my neighbor, supermarket cashier, and eye doctor are just living their daily lives happy?

I average a 5.5, and on better days, a 6. My answer prompted an assessment to rule out depressive disorders. Apparently, I suffer…

“Mom, He Wants To Eat Your Groceries!”

5 Tips for the Sex Talk in 2022

What’s the best age to discuss sex with your child? That question had me frantically Googling to consume all of the tips, tricks, and even half-truths that would get me through this important but difficult conversation with my 10-year-old daughter.