by Missy Stevens | Family
If you ask a man to make the bed, he’ll pull up one corner of the sheet and then see your laptop on the bedside table. He’ll decide to do you a favor, and put away your laptop. On the way to plug in the computer, he’ll notice that everything is dry...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Fitness, Food
Since I haven’t been a frequent flier here lately, I’ve forgotten to tell you some things. One day perhaps I’ll return to posts with a point, but today’s not the day. Depending on how you view the world, I have either a lot of little points...
by Missy Stevens | Family
Part of this post has appeared here before. In honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day, I give you an expanded, never before seen version. *** He was quiet while we buckled his car seat. He’s long, lanky now. His face looks more like that of a boy than a baby. I...
by Missy Stevens | Family
We were something more than girls, but less than women. We left childhood bedrooms, familiar streets, safety nets. We woke up in strange bunk beds. With even stranger roommates sleeping nearby. We were exploring a new landscape, studying maps, making plans. We stood...
by Missy Stevens | Family
I watched you search. In turns, you tried different tactics. You stood in one place, glancing in all directions, unable to decide where to go. You ran frantically without pausing to watch where you were going. You set your sights on an object and walked purposely. You...
by Missy Stevens | Family, Whatever
According to Wired magazine, The AI Revolution is On. Their words, not mine. My words would be: the AI revolution is happening, now, in my home. IBM’s Watson has nothing on my appliances. Sure, he answered some Jeopardy! questions, but, dude, I answer Jeopardy!...
Lapsed homemaker. Looking to hire a full-time housekeeper who will work for the sheer joy of a job well done and free coffee. Interested parties, DM please. 
