The New Domesticity: Bringing Forth
When the snowball bushes bloom in May, I am once again a 5-year-old in long brown braids and a gingham dress. Tucked away in my childhood backyard, I seek the shelter of the flowering bush. Buds explode in a riot of white, each
Renaissance Dad: No Chain-mail Required
Honor [on’-er] verb 1. regard with great respect. synonyms: highly esteem, admire, defer to, look up to, think highly of. Back in the old days, it was easy for us guys to show honor to our wives. Just don your armor, hop on your horse, and
Five Parenting Principles Inspired by Fitness Classes
I love fitness classes, and I much prefer them to working out on my own. The social atmosphere and positive peer pressure to push myself keep me coming back for more. During exercise classes such as spin or Bodypump, the instructor provides cues
Experience Pet-friendly Clark County
Pets and their owners abound in Clark County. According to the Clark County website, over 100,000 dogs call it home! But many places of business don’t allow pets on their property, so where are the best places to play, explore
How Moms Do It: Transitions Between Home and Work
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 73 percent of mothers today work outside the home. Still, many moms leave the workforce or reduce the number of hours they work while children are young, often returning to work later on. These work
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center: Discovering Nature, Discovering Ourselves
Michelle Fox has felt at home in nature for as long as she can remember. “For the longest time my goal has been to live on a river in the woods,” she says. She’s living that dream now as the