We were all floored; even those of us already close to the ground — The Honorable Liz Cheney Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. Dear Congress Mom Cheney: First off, let me congratulate you. Although I don’t watch much TV, you have officially become my go-to for all the weird news I need to know. Of course, I’m only 6 months old or so, but this is…

Happy Meal toys found a home in my classroom — Fast food mogul and ‘Mickey D’s’ founder Ray Kroc would have been downright proud. A public school teacher spent decades showcasing the plastic toys featured in his kids’ meals and bringing a whole lotta happiness to those who hung out in Room 215. When my girls were very, very young…

But what about a cat? — Seen: A sign out by the road in rural Virginia. Heard: You know about old dogs and new tricks? If someone’s set in their ways, you won’t change their minds. Like the U.S. Supreme Court. Noted: Cats are crafty. In these perilous times, we need to take a page from…

Oh, and please pardon my French — I snagged a choice idiom from my Mama, and I’ve often put it to good use — from classroom to kitchen. Pardon my French. Not that I cussed up a storm in Room 215, but there were moments, both intentional and not. …

But please, don’t forget the guac — I remember looking across the table at my Mama’s frijoles; then giving the ranchero sauce slathered on Daddy’s enchiladas a wary side-eye. The folks ordered taquitos for us kids, correctly believing anything fried would get our attention. But I still couldn’t get over the assembled combo platters in front of…

It just might satisfy your need for screeds — Since I got back into the writing biz in December 2020, I’ve fielded no small amount of suggestions, questions and quips about my content, my style, my approach, my goals. Unlike some, I’m not in it for the money. I write because I like to. Depending on the day, I’m…