Why you gotta be so mean?

The breaking point: After years of dealing with a clique of mean girls on and off again, my daughter Bee has finally reached the point of no return. She is a senior in high school and has had the unfortunate experience of being targeted and ostracized by this unpleasant group of girls. Why was my daughter…

Why I want to be Veronica Mars

“A long time ago, we used to be friends.” -Veronica Mars opening song 1. Confidence, independence, courage and a touch of defiance make up Veronica’s core that allows her to withstand the overt ostracism of her peers with snarky disdain. 2. Veronica has an amazing connection with her father. Their relationship is a combination of…

Favorite Books

“Sometimes you read a book so special that you want to carry it around with you for months after you’ve finished just to stay near it.” ― Markus Zusak MY FAVORITES: 1. The Poisonwood Bible By Barbara Kingsolver- This is the story of an evangelical Baptist missionary who moves his wife and four daughters to…