A Love That Shows
There’s a sweet older couple I used to see walking near our neighborhood. Sometimes I’d see them in the morning. Sometimes in the afternoon. They walked slowly and close together….
A Teacher Is…
This past weekend, I went to my niece’s high school graduation. Because the school had such a small graduating class, the ceremony was very personal. It was an emotional thing…
Keep On Dreaming
We all know that having a dream–having something we’re passionate about–is important. But how many of us, once we reach adulthood, lose sight of the thing that once stirred our…
Tag, You’re It! Five Tips For Staying In Touch
Phone tag. What mom doesn’t play? Life is busy and motherhood is busier. And finding time to chat with our friends seems to get harder and harder to do. So…
Failure Can Be Sweet
I attended a writing conference last weekend and was inspired by talking with the Kirby Larson, Newberry award winning author of the incredible book Hattie Big Sky. Kirby’s writing, and…
Life is a Kick, Never Give Up
For my son’s birthday, we bought him a pet mouse. Not long after, my daughter talked us into getting her one too. After all, “they get lonely by themselves, Mom.”…
Is the Grass Really Greener?
I recently had a conversation with a friend that made me think of the saying “the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.” We were talking to…