Amy wasn’t supposed to be home when Eric returned. She was tucked away in the unlit den with her car tucked in the garage. If Eric had been the sort to notice things, he might have seen her rain coat by the door or her keys in Aunt Clara’s crystal bowl. She pulled up her… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Bless This House
Author: Rocky
Honoring Children in Social Media
Our lives have become incredibly transparent. And as parents, we often stay in touch with family through social media. No longer does the distant Grandma have to exclaim: “Look how big you’ve gotten, Oh My!” She’s watched you grow, daily or weekly in Facebook. She’s seen the videos in YouTube. That moment you went in… Continue reading Honoring Children in Social Media
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My Son Watches Lots of Media. Here’s Why.
I believe that too much “media,” as my son’s Waldorf School calls it, is a bad idea. Studies show it. It makes my kid somewhat restless afterwards and he should be doing other things. No doubt. During the school year, this is not an issue. We have school, homework, extracurriculars and play dates. ENTER SUMMER.… Continue reading My Son Watches Lots of Media. Here’s Why.
Flash Fiction: There Will Be A Party
Twelve women filed into the living room, which seemed to shrink its 20 x 15 size. The red couch seats were gone first, then the tan recliners, but the folding chairs remained mostly unoccupied until Melissa made the announcement. “Hi Everybody! Thank you SO much for coming. I think most of you know, Heather. And… Continue reading Flash Fiction: There Will Be A Party
Country Dog in the City
“What’s that noise?” Country dog stood on the back of the couch, scanning the street from the picture window while city dog lay curled in the couch corner. “Huh?” “Did you hear it? Car! Car and walker! Both out there. Right there!” “Oh yeah?” City dog yawned and stretched before coming to take a look.… Continue reading Country Dog in the City
Homework
Ever try to capture and vaccinate a feral kitten? It scratches, hides and pathetically meows just like an 8-year-old boy doing homework. I need this kitten to write some Ohio Facts, each one in a different color. “Here. Start with red.” The color of rage. He writes the first one and starts the second… Continue reading Homework
Flash Fiction: Concucombine
“She’s a real beauty.” “Your ex wife?” “No, you idiot. The tractor. You’ll see her right before the stop sign on 162. That fucking moron bolted his name onto it. Like that makes it his.” The man’s grease-encased fingers were counting off fifties. Five hundred each, which happened to be more than one of the… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Concucombine
40-Something Struggles
I remember my mother during her 40s. She was working, cleaning, remodeling, raising 2 kids and 2 dogs while Dad came round on weekends (travelling salesman). And I also remember early mornings and headaches and biofeedback naps. She was having it all and set the bar unreasonably high. What I realize looking at… Continue reading 40-Something Struggles
Homeschooling & The Great Socialization Debate
As I debate homeschooling for my son, the main issue that holds me back, and always has, is socialization. And it’s not just a theoretical concern anymore. My kid has an amazing group of friends at school and loves school for this reason. And he’s being socialized in the most amazing ways that I cannot imagine… Continue reading Homeschooling & The Great Socialization Debate