Hi Mama C,

Inspired by my son —

Ask your 10-year-old self, she knows what to do — Every once in a while I’ll listen to an interview or read a book that won’t leave me alone. Right now, I can’t get Jason Reynolds out of my head. Last year, Reynolds, a novelist and poet, appeared on the podcast Unlocking Us, hosted by Brené Brown. During the interview…

They’re not Pinterest-worthy, but that’s kinda the point. —

Nope. Not in our house!

As soon as a pop-up Halloween store posts its neon banner, I’m there.

And I couldn’t be more excited —

Not only is it fun, but it’s also… —

Big deal. Happens to all of us, right?