Mike and I celebrated our seventh anniversary on January 9. Our gift to each other was our first week of traveling, so we enjoyed a
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YIKES! Did I Just Do That?
I was surprised that Yikes really is a word. It means an exclamation of surprise or alarm. That’s what I said today as I set
Washing The Dishes – Sister Style
A favorite family memory of ours (besides the sock story) that gets retold over and over happened on a Sunday late in spring when Mom
V-A-M-P – Vamp!
When I was around the tender age of nine, the Sonny and Cher show aired. It was the early 1970s, and my parents thought
Unusual Disciplinary Tactic – Thanks, Dad
“I’m not doing the dishes. It’s not my turn!” Sean’s voice was louder than he intended, but he was serious. “Dad said you were supposed
Time
Time is one thing that keeps moving despite natural disasters, economic hardships, or simply wishing it to slow down. It is unstoppable. The seconds, minutes,
STUFF – Letting Go
My husband and I are downsizing. In fact, we are getting rid of EVERYTHING. We are finally realizing our two-year plan to start living in
Opinions – Everyone Has One
My great-grandmother had a mantra that she followed unwaveringly, “It is in poor taste to express an opinion about politics or religion unless asked.” However,
Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” …Matthew 5:7 The hardest personal decision to make is forgiving someone for hurting us, either physically,
Love – The Magic of the Love List
My husband and I celebrated our sixth anniversary this past January. I think with age, learning from past mistakes, and knowing the importance of communication
Kapers, Knots, and Knights In Shining Armor
When my daughter was growing up, we were active in a girl’s organization. As leader of our small troop, focus was on teaching the girls
It’s Their Journey
I was talking to a dear friend recently and we had a discussion about our young adult children in their early 20s. One is overseas
Imaginary Friends
My daughter keeps me on my toes all the time, but there was a time between the ages of three to five when I had to
Home
Home: 1. a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household. 2. the place in which one’s domestic affections are
Grandma Fail – Ooops
“Look, Mom! Isn’t she beautiful? I’m naming her Luisa Dawn.” My daughter, Emily, was holding her newborn for the very first time. “Luisa is a