The hardest part wasn’t losing my son. It was watching his dog, Scout, wait by the door for three weeks after the funeral. Jake had rescued Scout from a shelter when he was just a puppy, and for eight years, they were inseparable. Jake played college baseball, and Scout would sit in the bleachers during […]

“My son, Leif, has autism. He is a picky eater and has a hard time letting things go when he gets fixated on something. After a few weeks of hearing how his friend at school loved a toy from McDonalds, I knew eventually a happy meal was in our future. So after a few weeks […]

If you have dogs listen……Last night bed time came earlier than normal. The kids eventually went to bed and the house was all quiet except for the Shane Gillis playing on the tv. That’s when Archie started whining and I mean he really needed to go out. I got up and walked into the living […]

It happened at a Chicago airport, and it’s absolutely hilarious. I wish I had the nerve of this woman. An award should go to the Midwest Airlines gate agent in Chicago for being witty and sharp, while still making her point when confronted by a passenger who probably deserved to ride in the baggage compartment. […]

Cecilia Payne was only twenty-five years old when she discovered what the universe is truly made of. Not guessed. Not assumed. She uncovered the answer. It was 1925. Born in England, Cecilia had just become the first person ever to earn a PhD in astronomy from Radcliffe College. Her thesis held a revelation that would […]