Melissa Carter

2 months ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Melissa Carter

Over the holidays, I was reminded how we as adults tend to lose our imagination. That lesson didn't come from the holidays themselves, rather it came from an errand that forced Mr. Carter into boredom. My 10-year-old's current obsession is Sonic the Hedgehog. And good timing on his part since the latest movie in the Sonic series came out in December, we attended the Sonic Symphony over New Year's weekend and the new movie was recently made available to streaming services.

Dec 12, 2024 | thegavoice.com | Melissa Carter

Life is different without your parents. I lost my father back in 2001, while Millie Pete left us in 2020. As I slowly get used to being an orphan, I realize I took for granted how much my parents kept our family — both immediate and extended — together. As a kid, you just assume life will always remain the same, but once you begin to lose family members, you see how quickly things change — especially around the holidays. Katie Jo and I flip-flop the holiday season where Mr. Carter is concerned.

Nov 8, 2024 | thegavoice.com | Melissa Carter

There were a few movies throughout my life that were so impactful, I was sad when the credits rolled. I’m reminded of this as I watch my son grow up. His childhood is a movie I certainly don’t want to finish yet, but he’s beginning to ask questions that show signs it is. Spoiler alert for any 10-year-olds reading this. On Halloween, my son had a routine dentist appointment, during which we found a baby tooth hanging on that he refused to pull out on his own.

Oct 10, 2024 | thegavoice.com | Melissa Carter

I think I watched the entirety of what television has to offer during the pandemic, so when relaxing on the couch I now tend to explore more random offerings I haven’t seen. One recent choice was a documentary about Abraham Lincoln. There was one glaring omission from this particular film, and that was the issue of the President’s sexuality.

Sep 5, 2024 | thegavoice.com | Melissa Carter

Mr. Carter and I were getting ready to go to a birthday party when he asked if he could pick out my earrings. Mr. Carter is already a man who enjoys feminine qualities in girls, and as the son of two mothers, he understands all that goes into a girl trying to be pretty. Encouraging this hands-on desire to help out, I said yes and told him to go ahead into my closet where I keep my earrings and select a pair. I went to get something from another room, and when I returned, I asked how it was going.