Playground Junkie

By: Martianne Stanger “Hi.  I’m Martianne, and I’m a Playground Junkie.” There.  I said it.  I admitted it.  In the past six years since I became a mother, I have also become addicted to playgrounds.  I am a confirmed addict, who almost never leaves the house without a bag packed with snacks, drinks, extra clothes, … More Playground Junkie

In Honor of Autism Awareness and National Poetry Month

By Martianne Stanger April is Autism Awareness Month, as well as National Poetry Month, and although I am neither the mother of an Autistic child, nor a practiced poet, I want to honor both these observances today. You see, for the past few years, my husband and I have been uncovering what makes our eldest … More In Honor of Autism Awareness and National Poetry Month

My Collection of Hats

By Martianne Stanger Hats.  Some people have an affinity for them.  Me?  I just like swapping out the figurative ones. Yep, in my twenties and early thirties, I racked up quite an array of hats — among them:  teacher, traveler, tutor, cruise ship employee, professional speaker, cultural affairs assistant, volunteer, sometimes office worker, writer, even … More My Collection of Hats