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Growing by Bleeps and Bounds
My Foul-Mouthed Toddler
Through some terrible mutation of natural law, a four-letter word has become my young son’s all-time favorite utterance. Read story.
A Gal in the Guys’ Gym
I have been thrust, Spandex-clad, into a world of sweaty, grunting beefcakes. And I don’t like it as much as you’d think. Read story.
Look Alike
In-Laws' Kissers on My Kids Faces
Facing the fact that my in-laws' kissers are stamped squarely on my kids mugs. Read story.
Facebook Friendships Hard to Ignore
If I were shopping for friends, I wouldn’t choose someone like me. Read story.
Next Stop: Freedom
Riding the Bus Grants Family a Day-Pass from the Pump.
Riding the bus grants my family a day-pass from the pump. Read story.
Church and State Collide on Highway
Rational thought is backed up for miles along South Carolina’s roadways
This just in: Rational thought is backed up for miles along South Carolina’s roadways, where a serious traffic collision between Church and State has left our Constitution in critical condition. Read story.
Phantom Tiara Syndrome
A Trip to Disneyland with Boys
Like life, a trip to the Magic Kingdom is an entirely different tale when you’re surrounded by boys. Read story.
So I Think I Can Dance
Boston Legal, gone. Desperate Housewives, done. American Idol, counted, crooned, concluded. With all my guilty pleasures zapped from the small screen, and facing a summer devoid of beloved brainless diversion, I watched So You Think You Can Dance the other night. Read story.
Do You Have to Like Your Kids?
Unconditional Love Does Not Mean Unconditional Like
Unconditional love does not mean unconditional like. Read story.
Obama’s Term of Endearment Leaves Bitter Aftertaste
Soured on Sweetie
Here’s the truth: I’m sweet on Barack Obama, and the man can call me whatever he wants as long as he doesn’t let that war-mongering glad-hander into our White House. Read story.
Mothering the Mothers
At the sinks, a trio of women recline side-by-side, eyes closed in seeming ecstasy as their locks are lovingly lathered. Read story.
Bawling for Dollars
I know some stuff. Cool stuff. Man stuff. Like how to hook up jumper cables and spackle drywall and calculate the volume of a sphere. Read story.
A Croc of Shoe
Crocs Have Enjoyed Global Popularity But the Joke’s Over
Crocs. They’re a sham at the end of your shin. A prank below your ankles. A fraud perpetrated on the feet of fools. Read story.
How to Handle the Brave New World of i, X, IM, and Wii
Scared Smart
As parents, especially, the threats of the Digital Age can scare you stupid. Read story.
Spring Cleaning
And Other Lies Meant to Torture Us
And other lies meant to torture us. Read story.
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