old baby

I sat in the Neurologist's office on a frozen Rhode Island morning trying to comprehend the words I heard. "Mrs. Worthington, He may never walk or talk."

My third son, Joey, had special needs. He had External Hydrocephalus, hypotonia and would later be diagnosed with Verbal Apraxia.

Six years ago this today, Shark Boy was born. I remember lying in my hospital bed watching Mr. P cradling our tiny boy in his strong arms and smiling the biggest smile I'd ever seen on my husband's face. And little Shark was scowling the fierest, most hilarious scowl ever seen on a person who is 2 minutes old.

I just got a phone call from a friend who was upset to the verge of tears.

Charges are pending against the father of a 9-day-old baby after he allegedly took her from a Cannon County home while armed Wednesday, authorities say. Eddie Markham, 21, of Cortner Mill Road near...

I had the honor of participating in a panel discussion today at the Center for Nonprofit Management. The topic, “Meet the Media,” featured local reporters and editors along with yours truly as a local blogger (and admitted non-journalist). I think those in attendance enjoyed the conversation and gained some knowledge along the way, and I certainly hope they did. Here are some things I learned:

Let’s see the USA via the information highway….

We start in Lima, Ohio, where tensions are running high this weekend.

From the Cleveland Plain–Dealer:

Lima is a city holding its breath.

Since I became a GREAT Aunt yesterday evening… shucks I always knew I was magnificent so it’s nice to also be great… I’m going to feature an old baby photo today!