bullying stats

These stats brought to you by Christina Nowaski. Each day this week, she will provide us with more horrifying stats on bullying. Whenever we come across hard topics in life, it often helps to look at things in black... more please

i hold my breathe

The author of this story has asked to remain anonymous. My son was called names, pushed, shoved, had rocks thrown at him, had cleaner sprayed in his face, was assaulted from behind and struck in the head multiple times and on... more please

don't be a butt head

This entire week on WhateverNation will be devoted to bully awareness. Our campaign is titled, "Don't Be a Butt Head." A little odd? Perhaps. But my thoughts on creating that name are this. When my kids were young, fourish, they... more please

you caption it

you caption it
This week my friends? A doozy. And? It isn't even my whiskey tango family. It's from one of my besties, Mary McCarthy. You know. Mrs. Pajamas and Coffee herself. She was kind enough to share this gem of... more please

are you a pisser cleaner upper or a jerk?

I ran a shitload of errands today. Also? I drank a lot of water because HELLO I am turning 40 in a few months and Jennifer Aniston drinks like two gallons of Smart Water every day. AND? She looks 23.... more please

stop bullying now

Next week on WhateverNation we will do our part to try and educate parents about bullying. Our anti-bullying week has been planned for quite some time and in light of the most recent tragic events, the need is DIRE. We... more please

it's all the rave

it\'s all the rave
Warning: This post isn't nearly as long as it appears in the mirror. There are a lot of definitions that you can scan. But. If you have a teen or a child that will be soon, you MUST read this... more please

the important things in life

Yesterday JJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.
and ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age:
 6
Favorite Word:
Fart
Hobbies:
  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:
 The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi.
were in the parking lot at the YMCA. I had already left after Colton’s T-ball game to head off to a much needed yoga class where I somehow managed to pull a muscle in my back.... more please