Sophie is Rad

by ninja | Family Uncaged

Sophie and I had a great morning together. She helped me grocery shop, which is a huge bonus to me as we have to bag our own groceries here in France. With the efficiency of a professional shopper, Sophie loaded the conveyor belt while I bagged. And bagged. And...

A Mother’s Day Gift Option

by ninja | Write!

Looking for that perfect Mother’s Day Gift? How about the gift of words? I’ve had friends buy this book for their new-mommy pals, mothers purchase them for their daughters, and even a few men have read the book–and passed it on to their wives! If...

Happy May Day

by ninja | Family Uncaged

Happy May Day!  Here are some flower pictures I took to brighten your holiday…

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

by ninja | Family Uncaged

I told my children about the weird show Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. We went on the web and found this. For a hilarious laugh, click on “movies” and watch all the three-minute clips. Our favorites? Dyna Girl Gets a Dose of the Metamorphosis Formula Electra...

Path to Publication Five: Belly Button Lint Knits a Sweater

by ninja | Family Uncaged, Write!

My formal writing career started with belly button lint. You see, I was reading copious amounts of a newsletter entitled The Tightwad Gazette. We were living on one income, had bought our first home, and were pinching pennies left and right. I menu planned. I...