The Mouse's Nest

Door locked, windows covered, lights off, students behind heavy desks.  This is only a drill, but it is hard not to think about the what-ifs...

It’s been ages since I posted here, but I can’t pass up a Blogging for LGBT Families Day. “Can I ask you a question?” started the secr...

"They're trying to kill me," Yossarian told him calmly. “No one's trying to kill you," Clevinger cried. “Then why ar...

It's June 1st again, which makes it " Blogging for LGBT Families " Day.   As of last month, we are a family of four, at leas...

Most of my reasons for wanting the PhD are superficial.  I've put so much time in.  I'm almost ABD and then "all" I'd ...

J. is turning one.  One year old.  It's been a year. Say it however you want, it just sounds wrong. My baby is one.  He's quickl...

E. is in the middle of another testing cycle at school.  There are three or four in a year.  I'm going to try to stay off the broader is...