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On trapping teenaged mice

It wasn’t a surprise when my husband announced he saw a mouse in our garage. It has been stinging-cold outside and you can’t blame it for seeking warmth, shelter, and the crumb bonanza we offer. I have conflicted feelings. Part of me salutes this mouse for choosing wisely, for braving the unknown just like Ponce […]

When Tragedy Hits Home — Standley Lake High School

I set off on this snowy, brittle afternoon to pick up my K-8 kids from school. The roads were smeared with dirty ice and winds shoved the van. It felt precarious, like the whole day, a slick white tightrope between home and my kids, elsewhere. I was glad to get to them, to bring us […]

Descriptions of a Poorly-Turned Out Chocolate Cake Made for a Great Kid

Yesterday was Ryley’s 15th birthday. As he’s grown older, his tastes have simplified from outlandish cartoon-inspired cake toppers to this year’s request: A simple chocolate cake. He briefly mentioned having a Colorado Driver’s Permit-shaped cake, but I gave him a shocked look and he quickly understood it would exceed my skill set. Plus, it’s not […]