My kids have a lot of cousins and just love spending time with them. Ryan (at age 7) is the youngest, with just about every other age represented up to 13. So when Ryan and Max (one of the 13 year old cousins) hang out together, you just know it’s not going to be all bunnies and rainbows. Considering Max is really into war history (This kid really knows his military weapons. He can name …
When I was a kid, I used to play superheroes all the time. Either by myself or with my friends, it didn’t matter. I was always the same character too: Captain America. Cap’s been my favorite for as long as I can remember. If we were outside playing, I’d grab the lid from our garbage can. It was the perfect size with a big handle right in the middle. You couldn’t ask for a more …
On the way into work this morning, I heard the saddest news… Hostess Brands is shutting down for good. Hostess. The powerhouse behind such dessert hits as Twinkies, Ho Hos, and my favorite, Suzy Qs. In recent years, Hostess Brands apparently bought out rival Drakes, maker of similar (albeit inferior in my opinion) snacks like Yodels and Devil Dogs. But now, after filing for bankruptcy and having workers go on strike, Hostess is turning off …
I’ve already told you about my friend Amy’s inspiring movement Scars R Sexy. She’s one tough broad to put it mildly, having gone through a tremendous amount of physical and mental scarring throughout her entire life. She’s since started her own fashion company, Rock Scar Love, to help others heal the scars they’ve earned over time. Instead of trying to hide or forget them, Amy chooses to find strength in them. What’s more, she wants all …
I’ve always been great in Math and English Easily my two best subjects. History? Not so much. I don’t know why, but it’s always just been so, well… boring to me. Maybe it’s all that note taking and remembering of key dates and facts. I always had a good memory, so that wasn’t the issue. I just never found it exciting. But two things from my childhood have stuck with me in terms of history. First …
