Fear, a Lizard, and the Presidency
My son has begged me for a pet… forever. I am allergic to all things with fur, so my “poor” children have had only fish for pets. Rounding the corner to his 9th birthday, James told me that he wanted a lizard. I was like, “Um, no. Gross.” I told him that I didn’t think […]
When “Suck It Up, Buttercup” Falls Short
One of SBM’s long-time friends and readers sent me this amazing piece. She originally contacted me with this question: “I’m wondering if you would possibly entertain a blog post about mental health issues and triathlon. MANY folks use triathlon as a release, or a way to deal with stress… but there’s a small, quiet […]