Why It’s Ok NOT To Be Popular

Why It’s Ok NOT To Be Popular

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Each night, I take 5-10 minutes to tuck in the kids. At 11, I suspect Parker may decide soon enough that he is too old for such nonsense, but for now, bedtime is something we both look forward to as a bonding moment. Sometimes, we simply...
Nature at our Back Door

Nature at our Back Door

by Shadra Bruce This spring, our family has been privileged to be a special kind of host. On the small ledge above our back door, in the window, a beautiful little bird made a nest. We believe she is some variety of dove, but if you can identify her and let us know,...
What Would I Do Without Facebook?

What Would I Do Without Facebook?

What is it about Facebook that makes us all a little bit voyeuristic? Have you noticed how much of the minutiae we all share about our lives these days? I’ve been doing it for a living longer than Facebook has been in existence, so I’m used to the tell-all, share-all,...