What a Week

What a Week

One friend found out she is cancer free. One friend lost her longtime family pet. We were without power for two nights. Several friends lost other familial loved ones. A group suffered a suicide within their ranks. All within the span of one week. People were off....
Dramas in the 21st Century

Dramas in the 21st Century

I grew up with my parents watching Dallas and Knots Landing. If we woke up in the middle of the night, we were hushed and rushed back to bed. I only remember glimpse, and I remember the opening songs. Later, when I became slightly acquainted with soap operas, I...
TV – Confessions of a New Mom

TV – Confessions of a New Mom

After Levi was born I began breastfeeding, and after the mothers paid their visit, I discovered that we actually got a reception on our cable-less TV. Soon, the lengthy breastfeeding sessions were supplemented with soap operas. I used to catch Days of our Lives in...