aimecardauthorMar 25, 20212 minLove it or hate it - Technology for TeensGen Z, iGen, Boomlets, whatever you want to call them you know who they are, and they know exactly who they are. In this house, they’re...
aimecardauthorMar 3, 20212 minThe Bridled Tongue by Catherine MeyrickI haven't done book reviews on this blog yet, but I think I'll start now. I came across Catherine Meyrick in the #historicalfiction...
-Feb 11, 20212 minOne Day of Survivorship“I’ll have them set an appointment up for the injection. Don’t worry, it’s tolerated very well.” The words came out of the mouth of the...
Aime CardJan 14, 20212 minClearing the ClutterThe Christmas decorations are coming down, and as I move through the house I take stock of the things that I’ve left in various states--...
Aime CardJan 5, 20212 minShe finally got into college, but I'm not ready for her to leave!Pop the champagne, celebrate all the hard work that it took for her to get here. I am bursting with pride at how much she has grown. I am...
Aime CardDec 15, 20201 minSilent NightAs the days grow darker and the solstice nears there is so much waiting. Waiting for news, waiting for the chance to see family, and...
Aime CardNov 24, 20201 minOde to SourdoughNow that the weather is cooling, can we talk about sourdough bread again? In my house, we never quit talking about it. It’s an ongoing...
-Nov 16, 20201 minWhen my dog wins.Writing is solitary and sedentary. When I’ve been sitting too long, my spaniel, never far from my side, will get up, stretch, then rest...
Aime CardNov 11, 20202 minGen X vs. Gen ZIn 2016 I brought my daughter to the polls with me, I thought she might be able to witness my vote for the first female president. You...
Aime CardNov 4, 20202 minNovels vs. College Essays: Word Count WoesIn the run up to November my daughter and I were both facing deadlines. I was trying to get the final rewrites of my manuscript to my...
Aime CardOct 28, 20202 minWhen did I become afraid of Football?My son started high school this year and somehow ended up playing with the varsity football team. He’s fifteen, tall, but a little lanky...