The Zestra “Answer a Question” Contest

Kindergarteners and Making Out

The kids had just finished watching the movie Beezus and Ramona (rated G, btw) when my daughter asked me earnestly, “Mom, can you and I practice kissing like they did in the movie?” Insert visual of her closing her eyes and squiggling her tongue all over the place. Good grief. My first thought was...Continue reading »

Vodka Tampons for Kids? | Viral Lists of 2011

Very funny, Dad. I too have some consternation about my kids hitting those years. But the good news is that having “been around the block” of teenage rebellion, I feel that I am pretty prepared for the tricks that this age group might pull. That was, until I heard that the newest trend is for kids to insert bourbon soaked tampons into their vaginas. Apparently this worksContinue reading »

Death to the New Year’s Resolution in 7 Steps

When we returned on January 1st, our house was like Pompeii, Christmas perfectly preserved just as we left it, with schrapnel everywhere, looking a little like a wrapping paper bomb went off in the front rooms. I had left it, just like that, all week because I am so easy going. That is my resolution - to be laid back...Continue reading »