The Tale of Penelope and Her Poppin’ P’s
Penelope couldn’t get enough of the letter P — but her peculiar passion left her classmates dazed, her teacher puzzled, and her parents in on a secret.
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What Football Still Teaches Us
Football is pure rivalry, all passion and noise. But when the game ends, something else takes over — a code that belongs far beyond the field.
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What is Your Favorite Word
What is your favorite word and where does it take us? Here’s my answer: part wordplay, part confession, and part British “Brilliant!”.
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School Lunch and the Promise I Made at Eight
I chased the perfect school lunch until I remembered the eight-year-old who first tasted what was possible.
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The Backyard: Guardian-in-Training & The Walnut Syndicate
Daisy faces the walnut syndicate, holds her ground, and learns the yard has chosen her to protect it.
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The BackYard
A curious Aussie pup tumbles into a backyard alive with hummingbirds, bees, and a brooding Ash Tree — and unknowingly stirs the first whispers of a bigger plan.
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The Quiet Space Between the Loops
2025’s supposed to be a “tie up loose ends” year. Mine’s been a rollercoaster—health, family nonsense, and my husband—the Heat Miser—testing Arizona. Somewhere between loops, I remembered what I missed: the words.
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What Are You Watching?
You finally sit down to watch something — one uninterrupted story, a little mental detox — and right as the plot picks up, someone walks in and asks: “What are you watching?”
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Commentary | Family | Whatnots
I Didn’t Lose My Mind — I Just Misplaced It in 47 Tabs
I haven’t lost my mind. Just buried it somewhere between summer travel plans, blackout dates, loyalty logins, and a tab that’s been open for two weeks too long.
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🌸 Mother’s Day Sunday Short
Whether your day begins with jelly bean toast or quiet coffee, I hope you’re seen—not just as “Mom,” but for who you truly are.
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After the Diagnosis: What Helped Us Move Forward with Dyslexia
ust got a dyslexia diagnosis? Here’s what helped us move forward—real tips from a parent who’s been there, without the overwhelm or expert jargon.
