I have to admit that sitting down at my desk and writing each day in the summer is a huge challenge. And frankly this summer, I haven’t been up to it! My teenagers are home (although two of them are working this summer) and we’ve had wonderful visits from guests Full Article
Epilepsy in Young Adult Fiction
I’ve been working on my summer reading list and it is full of great young adult titles. But one thing I’ve noticed, that I never did before, was how often epilepsy and seizures are mentioned in these books. And how often they are mentioned in derogatory terms. My 16-year old Full Article
Bittersweet 16
A few days ago, Cait celebrated her 16th birthday. We had a quiet day, a bit of shopping and a sushi lunch followed by a manicure and visit with her grandpa. She didn’t want a cake – instead she bought a box of Dilly bars at Dairy Queen and shared Full Article