Tag Archives: Quirky

Focus-Pocus!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Nana

A new term I have coined to describe one of the facets of ADHD. Loosely translated, it means: Meaningless talk or activity that draws attention away from the act of concentrating on something. Used in a sentence: Homework time at our house is … Continue reading →

Posted in Quirky Stuff, The Joy of Parenting | Tagged ADHD, Family, Funny, Harry Potter, Humor, mental-health, Parenting, Quirky, Silly | Leave a comment

The Road to Hell and all that jazz….

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Nana

What do you think? Is it paved with good intentions? Is there such a thing as good intentions?

Posted in Quirky Stuff, Working on Me! | Tagged Advice, Drama, mental-health, Quirky, Volunteering | Leave a comment

Once upon a time there was a girl…

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Nana

She was not like other girls her age. Her view of the world was different. Her response to the world was different. Her peers didn’t understand her. She loved to act silly and wasn’t embarrassed by much. She had her own style … Continue reading →

Posted in Quirky Stuff, The Eldest, The Joy of Parenting | Tagged Advice, Bullying, Family, Parenting, Quirky, School, Tween | 4 Comments

Not Your Average Dad

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Nana

Showing up at the middle school to pick me up in the white hearse with QV103.3 radio station call letters painted on the side. (He won it in a costume contest and drove it for a year before selling it … Continue reading →