Samantha BluhmFeb 17, 20214 minAbandon ClichesOur stories are based on our beliefs. What makes us believe that things happen for a reason and that time heals all wounds? Sometimes we...
Samantha BluhmDec 14, 20205 minCOVID at ChristmasI dreaded the idea of heading to Menards and Walmart on a Friday night two weeks before Christmas. Even with the COVID slowdown, I had a...
Samantha BluhmNov 18, 20203 minEquality v. EquityAs a parent (and stepparent to 3 bonus boys), I’ve learned the hard way that what works to motivate one to start (or stop) a behavior may...
Samantha BluhmSep 18, 20204 minTen ThrowsWhen I was young, my parents signed me up for city league softball. We practiced twice a week and played Tuesday night games. My dad was...
Samantha BluhmSep 15, 20204 minKindergarten SuperpowerWhen my five-year-old old son woke up that morning, he insisted I call him Peter Parker. It was the time in his young life when he was...
Samantha BluhmSep 14, 20205 minThe 3000th day When my son was young, he was obsessed with plants and trees and soils and seeds. He carried around the National Audubon Society Field...
Samantha BluhmSep 14, 20203 minBusiness BulliesI registered for a fun run using an online race website. I entered the necessary information — name, address, age and credit card...