by Tammy Davis | May 24, 2018 | Daily dose
I’m actually kind of shocked that no one mentioned that the same lessons I want to teach my daughter, noted last week in my post Best behavior, would be just as valuable to my son. In fact, I was kicking myself for not acknowledging this in my post, because...
by Tammy Davis | May 17, 2018 | Daily dose
Mothering a daughter is hard, especially a strong-willed, independent-thinking, highly emotional daughter. And most especially the teenage variety of said daughter. She’s smart and funny and caring and I generally love being around her, but it’s still...
by Tammy Davis | Aug 28, 2016 | Daily dose
The internet is blowing up with Colin Kaepernick’s recent decision to remain seated during the playing of the national anthem. What a jerk, people say. If he doesn’t like it here, he should leave, they say. Well, my friends, that same flag you’re protecting—and the...
by Tammy Davis | Nov 27, 2015 | Daily dose
Yesterday I left my family’s Thanksgiving festivities feeling full, not only of food, but also–and especially–of love and warmth and goodwill. Compared to most of the world, I have a lot. My modest house might need a good cleaning, but it keeps me...
by Tammy Davis | Nov 12, 2015 | Daily dose
Remember that big trophy case in your high school? You know the one; it houses all the awards from sports and band and club competitions. It’s filled with statuettes and plaques and medals and team photos, and you always stop to look at it when you go back for a...