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 […]