michelle kemper brownlow
Damn Those Birds and Bees!
When my son started asking "those" questions, I tried to put him off. I tried to get out of it by saying, "Bud, listen, there is no rush for this. My only deadline for having THE conversation is that I be the one to have it with you, and NOT your friends." His response? "Then you better tell me this weekend." Oh, God help me!
Things I Know About Living in Amish Country
You may have your stereotypes about living close to Amish people. But try these on for size...
Foster Care: There IS a Good Side
When you use the word "foster care" pictures of abuse typically dance in your head. But I have a good story to round out the bad image.
School Spies on Students at Home With Webcams
School officials in Pennsylvania used school-issued laptop computers to illegally spy on students, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court. Scary!
Translating Chaos
I drove home from a recent writers' conference refreshed and renewed. And then I walked into my house.
Being a Mom Makes Me Fat
If you are not the least bit chubby and you are a mom, pick up your right foot and stomp it down REAALLY hard on your left ... there ... I feel better!
How to Succeed at Resolution Writing!
Here's my resolution to keep my resolution ... sort of.
A Fish (Mom) Out of Water (Sweatpants)
We live in a small farm town. I am an at-home mom. There is no need to be fancy. There is, however, one invitation-only event which required me to leave my comfy sweatpants and enter the world of control-top panty hose.









