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Wise words from the past. “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” -Thomas Paine

In case you didn’t know, horned toads—often called horny toads—aren’t actually toads at all. They’re lizards, and catching them as a kid once earned me a prize I’ll never forget Hidden along a side wall in an old-fashioned general store, there was a kaleidoscope that I coveted. Looking back, I realize it was probably just a cheap cardboard gimmick—but I loved it so. From the first time I held it up to my face, I

Do you have one of those rattan-look half-moon laundry hampers? We had one — a loyal, oddly-shaped wicker companion that’s moved with us like a family pet who never sheds but always looks like it should. I can’t remember when we got it, but I do know it survived at least three moves, two hurricanes, and one argument about feng shui. The half-moon hamper? About as welcome in our second bathroom as a goat at

Technology is a often a two-edged sword. On one hand, I’m definitely the grandma who objects to phones at the table. On the other, my own phone is — and this is no exaggeration — a lifesaver for me. Most ADHD’ers will tell you that with our crazy executive function issues, we rely heavily on planners, organizers, lists, calendars, and all manner of reminders. What we probably won’t tell you is that we frequently lose

No, not that Fergie. In fact, we’re not even sure if our Fergie is a male or female. I came up with the name of Fergie for alliteration purposes. Fergie the Fox has a nice ring to it—whether short for Ferguson or simply Fergie! I’m beginning to think, because of size, this incredible specimen is a male, so for simplicity’s sake, I’ll refer to him as such. Every now and then, this wondrous creature crosses