Tru’s best friend came over along with her mother, who is also one of the best people I know. AK … More
Author: mdfrantz
Right to Comfort, March Edition
I no longer roll in circles with people who speak wisdom into my life as a matter of divine purpose. … More
It’s Alright To Cry/You Might Feel Better, Baby
Four days after Christmas one of my teeth sheared off at the gum line. I was eating a cinnamon roll … More
All my Favourite People are Broken
"I hate you. And I'm embarrassed you're my mom." "I feel you, bud." "We still have to wash your hair." … More
The Body Holds On
In 2007 the adoption section at Powell's was divided into distinct camps: How-To, Parenting the Unattached Child, and Memoirs of … More
The Man Who Walks Among the Stars
I was going through YouTube videos of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip this week. I drank tea … More
September Gold
"Let's start by talking about his strengths", she said. "He's quiet. Kind. On task." "Quiet, yes." **** After a very … More
Holiday Letter: Summer 2017
Hannah texted me a photo of our family this week. It is the six member version and it was taken … More
We are Bound to Inherit the Sins of Our Parents
I flew to South Florida to hand off the two oldest for the summer. It was hot but not so … More
Well Appointed Gardens I Have None
March has been unusually cold and wet. Everything is soggy and weedy. We started on the backyard over the weekend, … More