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A Nose for Disaster

With three kids under 6, even the most ordinary things suddenly turn life-threatening. Marbles and balloons become choking hazards. The rope thingies hanging from the blinds become potential nooses. And, of course, a lighted candle is a house fire waiting to happen. So, since candles are now off-limits, I’ve been on a quest to find some [...]

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Shot to Hell

I need a glass of wine. On second thought, make that a couple shots of tequila. Actually, let’s cut to the chase with a full-body sedation that will take me straight to tomorrow. Whoever said that vaccinations are a measure of protection never visited a kid’s flu clinic. We just returned — battered and bruised, literally [...]

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