The Bumpy Ride

Tonight was Nicky's turn at the swim team (Semi) Championships.  I guess I really should call it the championships because that's wh...

Even though I am the Queen of INDECISION when it comes to trivial, insignificant things, (like what to have for dinner), when it comes to bi...

I can hardly believe that this is my 300th consecutive post of "The Bumpy Ride."  It just doesn't seem possible.  I think I...

Don't let the title fool you.  Even if you're not a crafty guy or girl, this post isn't ALL about the CRAFT Beach Retreat per se...

So here's how my brain works; remember when Will Ferrell (as Craig) and Cheri Oteri (as Arianna,) did the Spartan cheerleader skits on S...

The past few days have been particularly cold for Phoenix; so on Tuesday night we nearly froze our butts off at soccer practice. OK, my Nort...

Throughout the course of "The Bumpy Ride," I've stated MANY times; that I want to become a professional writer.  And when I wr...

As the year is coming to an end, I want to tell you a story of an unusual act of kindness. I like to think of myself as a kind person; as ...