This is my last post as Skirt!’s December Muse of the Month.  Blogging every day has been an interesting exercise, particularly during the holiday break.  One thing I’ve learned is that when I’m on break, my brain goes on partial hiat...

Yesterday an assortment of Piepmeiers met for lunch in Nashville.  Biffle and I had one of our dogs in our car, along with several of Biffle’s musical instruments.  We parked the car on the street in front of the restaurant, unlocked, wit...

How do you have a conversation with someone whose views are dramatically different than your own?  If, in fact, you consider this someone’s views offensive and hurtful?  And what if this person is part of your family? I’m good at dea...