SLICES OF LIFE
Slices of Life...If I only had a brain… or two
My son made me a brain in art class. Yeah, so now I have two. Brains, that is. When I’m counting sons, I have three. Therefore, I have more sons than brains – but please don’t tell them I told you so.By Jill Pertler , February 02, 2013
Slices of Life...Thieves and big screens that go pop in the night
TVs have been on my mind lately. I’m not normally much of a TV person. Of course I watch TV, but I don’t often contemplate the TV I’m watching. I like to keep the activity as brainless as possible.January 24, 2013
Slices of Life...Vacation advice from a coaster queen
Vacation. I recently got back from one and I’m a bit disoriented. It’s similar to the sensation you get when waking up in a strange hotel room and the doorways and bathroom are situated differently than at home and you have a moment of, “Where am I?” before discerning which direction you must head in order to reach the toilet.January 19, 2013
Slices of Life...Wait for it… wait for it…
It isn’t as bad as a root canal or having the hot water run cold just as you are putting the conditioner into your hair, but it’s no hot fudge sundae. Waiting. In line. On the phone. At the superstore. In school. Anywhere. No fun.By Jill Pertler , January 12, 2013
Slices of Life - A tale of war, destruction, and toilets
Before reading any further, be forewarned: this is not a story for the weak of heart. It is filled with snakes, destruction, filth, war and loss. But every word is true. I know. I lived it.By Jill Pertler , January 05, 2013
Slices of Life....A perfect family
It’s that time of year again! Time to take a break from gourmet cookie baking and ornate present wrapping to share the exploits of my perfect family.By Jill Perlter , December 29, 2012
Slices of Life...Optimism on steroids
In previous columns, I defined parenthood as an infinite act of optimism. You enter the job with open arms and an open heart, trusting the child you’ve been entrusted with will learn, grow and love under your humble tutelage. Loving one child is optimistic – two, doubly so. Imagine taking responsibility for 20, or maybe 25. I define that as optimism on steroids. As a parent, you get to keep the same kidsBy Jill Pertler , December 22, 2012
Slices of Life...Holiday music - new words bring new meaning to old tunes
The music of the season has a special magic to it. We hear it for a short time each year and it sticks with us. It’s amazing how many songs we know – by heart – from hearing them over and over through the decades. The words etch themselves permanently within us.By Jill Pertler , December 14, 2012
Slices of Life - Is that the sky falling?
It’s been in the news, on the History channel and even the Today show – so there’s got to be a hint of truth to the story. The end is near. We’ve been informed the Maya calendar ends this year – on December 21.By Jill Pertler , December 08, 2012
Slices of Life...Get busy with it
Each year at about this time, I shop for an important household item: the kitchen calendar. This is no small task. Much like Goldilocks and her porridge, I seek to find a calendar that is just right.By Jill Pertler , December 01, 2012
Slices of Life...Finding Beauty
My mom loved animals. She passed this wonderful gift on to me. Growing up, our house served as home to all sorts of critters.By Jill Pertler , November 24, 2012
Slices of Life...It's all on the label
Last weekend, my husband headed out on errands with a number of important items on his list. Toilet paper was one of them. There’s a household product you don’t want to run short on. He returned home from the store, toilet paper in hand. There was only one problem. He got double quilted double rolls. I always buy mega soft triple rolls.By Jill Pertler , November 17, 2012
Slices of Life: Mystery Man
November 08, 2012
Slices of Life...Treacherous traditions date back thousands of years
Hidden identities. Planned thievery. Street walking. Threats and coercion. Tooth decay. All carried out under the cover of darkness. By your children. On your watch. Sounds a little like reality TV at its best.By Jill Pertler , October 27, 2012
Slices of Life - Election 2012: Perspectives from the cat
It’s an election year and I live in a house divided. My problem is the dog. We don’t see eye to eye – literally as well as figuratively.By Jill Pertler , October 20, 2012
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