Author Archives: melissafacewrites

  by Melissa Face It’s 9:00 on Monday morning, and I feel a rush of cool air on my back where my comforter should be. The mattress dips gently to one side as my six-year-old climbs into my bed. She flings her arm across me and snuggles up to my back. I turn to faceContinue reading “Quaranteam: Our New Normal”

  By Melissa Face This week was difficult for many of us. I found out that I will not be returning to room 301 with my incredibly talented sophomores, and we will have to spend the remainder of our year connecting virtually. That brought on a whole new wave of sadness and uncertainty. How willContinue reading “How We Quarantined: Week #2”

  by Melissa Face For starters, I am acknowledging that I am in one of the more fortunate situations during this pandemic. I am a teacher, so I do not have to go out in public, and I don’t have the worry of not being paid. I also am able to be at home withContinue reading “How We Quarantined: Week #1”

  By Melissa Face While I am still about a month away from the retail release day of my essay collection on parenting, I Love You More Than Coffee, I have had copies in hand since December. And because I couldn’t wait to get my feet wet (and take advantage of Valentine’s Day shopping opportunities),Continue reading “Five Tips for Book Events”

By Melissa Face I read the best meme the other day. “Motherhood means I’m willing to die for you, but don’t ask me to make you dinner,” it said. I felt that deep in my core. Want me to rub your back for an hour because you were up coughing last night? No problem. NeedContinue reading “Something Unicorn”