By Paula Danner. I can’t even express how much I dislike all vacuums.
The First Step
By Jennifer Savage. This weekend I moved a tiny desk into a large room with high ceilings, freshly refinished floors and a giant window looking down on Missoula’s downtown.
Clawing My Way to Calm
By Jennifer Pett. As I write, I am stretched out on a couch in my baby's hospital room.
The Island of the Rainbow Giraffes
By Ally Earnest. In the dark nights when the monster of pain came and grabbed her, I would grab her back and jump in our dhow and head for the Island, it was the only refuge we had.
The Right Words
By Crissie McMullan. My brother and sister-in-law aren’t much for talking. Around them, neither am I.
Reading Between the Lines
By Julie Kennon. I've always wanted to inspire my daughter, and my son, to love to read.
Kicking My Own Ass
By Jennifer Bosse. Everything I did back then was tinged with the belief that I wasn't really supposed to be there.
Attitude
By Jennifer Savage. My seven-year-old is copping an attitude.
The Meaning of No
By Jennifer Gregory. I wonder what it would be like to spend an entire day saying yes to you.
Teaching Your Kid About Sports When You Aren’t Very Sportsy
By Amy G. All this football hoopla has led to several conversations with my daughter about sports.