Sharks and Squirmles and Other Miscellaneous Items
Between a short trip to San Francisco and working to meet a deadline for a magazine this week, I haven’t had much “other” writing time. Which gives me a good…
Sometimes Trying is Winning
A few days ago, as I waited for my kids to dry off at their swim meet, I caught the last part of another group’s race. All of the swimmers…
A Cricket or Two. Or Thirty.
You’d think the mice were enough. But somehow our kids came home from grandma and grandpa’s house with frogs. It’s my fault, actually. I said they could. However, I distinctly…
A Sure Way to Make Laundry (seem) Easier
Are you up to your ears in laundry? Believe me, I know how you feel. I guarantee, after you read this, it won’t seem so bad. Doing laundry may even…
And Then There Were Stuffed Animals Flying In The Back Seat
Last weekend, my husband and I were on our way to drop the kids off at my parent’s house for a few days when our wedding song came on the…
Creating A Family Tradition With The Red Plate
Years ago, my mother-in-law gave us this beautiful red plate as a gift. Apparently, among some early American families, when someone deserved special acknowledgement, it was tradition to…
Moments That Stay
I got a hug from my son the other day that surprised me. Because in the last several months, at just seven years old, he’s gotten very independent–not wanting me…
Need A Lift, Anyone?
Setting and reaching goals can be challenging. Whether you’re trying to achieve career success, lose weight, or become more organized, sometimes it can be hard to make things happen. Believe…