It is sad that a gorilla died, yes.

A 3-year old went over a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati zoo, and zookeepers shot and killed the 400-pound gorilla inside, Harambe. How scary for everyone. But now people are attacking the parents of that 4-year old, because the people who are attacking the parents have never let a child slip from their hand, have never …

I think I was an asshole parent

The grandbabies came for Camp Granny yesterday, which meant a sleep-over and a whole day to knock around. I am a Serious Person Who Thinks Serious Thoughts, but not with these nearly-five-year-old twins. I take off my shoes. I pretend to be an alligator. I don’t sweat it when they make pillow forts or destroy …

Maryland legislator wants to take public assistance from “rioters”

Delegate Patrick McDonough (that’s him, campaigning up above) is a tool, and he has been since 2012, when he first suggested that low-income Maryland residents lose public assistance if they are found running counter to “riot” laws. Here. Listen for yourself. McDonough recently said on his radio show:  “I think that you could make the case that …

Must. Watch. Olympics.

Watch U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman’s parents do her routine for her, from the stands. Love this. I particularly love the father’s yell at the end. Go. Aly and Gabby!