Skinned Knees

Today, Asher skinned his knee for the first time.  He’s 18 months old, and I know this will be the first of many.
It reminds to pick up and re-read a book I found very helpful when Cooper was a little younger.  It’s called the “Blessing of a Skinned Knee”.  Its author is a clinical psychologist [...]

Strawberries

It’s strawberry picking time in the Carolinas.  Our dear friends Allison and Aaron took Cooper and Asher to a York County berry patch.  Adorable.  Here’s a link to other places you can find to go get berries.  Enjoy.

Love it. Hate it. Love it.

I have a love-hate relationship with my blog.
I love it because it’s an opportunity to reach people, to share information with friends and family, and to expand on stories and issues that are important to me.
I hate it because I can’t entirely decide what it should be.  As a journalist, my favorite blogs are those [...]

Tornado Warning

(Charlotte) – A tornado warning in effect and heavy rain expected again this afternoon and evening in the Charlotte area.  Live updates now on WBTV.  Or on WBTV.com.  Here’s a link to a live camera.
Asher and I went out for a run this morning on the greenway – only to find it flooded out.  Not [...]