After six years of veteran casework, I was admittedly burned out last year. I didn’t think I’d miss angry and/or long-winded vets but I do – I especially miss the nice ones! This week I was reminded why I love helping veterans. I had the pleasure to participate in a project led by The Mission Continues, a … More Happy 4th

I waited a long time for this moment but it’s too early to celebrate (and ironically too late – I slept through the whole thing…). Hopefully, I’ll celebrate in November when the fear of Trump is behind us all. Poor souls I meet are subjected to my daily rant against mostly Bernie Sanders (not a … More Happy Friday

We have fun commentating on Lucas’ thoughts and actions. Mom sent me this yesterday for Lucas and Chester and I love it. We (I) briefly considered a Calvin & Hobbs nursery theme because both Danny and I love the comics. I adore the Captain America nursery selection but look forward to reading the books to Lucas … More Happy Friday

A new Roosevelt model for me – at least for now. Week one (day 3) of working motherhood and whoa – it’s going to be hard. My colleagues have been wonderful, I came back to some of my favorite pictures of Lucas posted around the cubicle and my new office space is ideal; however, it … More Happy Friday

A big week for the royal family. The Queens birthday and now a visit by the Obamas. With all this election business,  my admiration for President Obama grows. I’d love to know what they discussed but will focus on the glamour of the Cambridges. Kate is making me reconsider my plans for ice cream tonight, … More Happy Friday

Mr. B brought Danny’s baptism items over last weekend and I’m so glad we’ll be able to use them for Lucas. Catholicism has always been more than a religion to me but part of my identity. Being mixed in the 90s wasn’t as common as it is today and being Catholic was a similarity shared … More Happy Friday

It’s Opening Day – a Detroit tradition – and although we are more of a basketball family, Lucas and I will check out the game this afternoon. In true Mitten State fashion it’ll possibly be snowing; however, the sun is out so we’ll pretend it’s nice with open curtains. I don’t mind the cold but … More Happy Friday

When I opened my latest cartoon of eggs from Cara this week I was surprised to see blue eggs! Literal Easter eggs. I’m seriously impressed with Cara and Matt’s old world skills and while I have no illusions about my own ability to learn them, I hope Lucas is interested in being an apprentice. As … More Good Friday

It’s March Madness and we’re ready to cheer on the Spartans today (and the Irish tonight). It was another great week here. Lucas doesn’t have a schedule but he’s easy to care for since his needs are feeding, changing and holding. The latter is definitely his favorite these days and I’m often the only one … More Happy Friday