I have been thinking a lot lately about what pets add to the household. My husband’s dad and step-mom recently visited and bought my two girls’ two pet guinea pigs. I didn’t know what to expect with these furry rodents but we’re all really taken with them. They are actually very sweet and sit still …
People say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. In other words, by cooking a great meal, you can win over the love of a male. I say that the same goes for a woman. In fact, I’m more in love with my husband these days than ever before! Ever since …
Sometimes life can throw you a few curve balls. But if you keep hitting and continue practicing your form, you will eventually knock that ball out of the park. With determination and perseverance, any one of us can achieve success. I go through bouts of pessimism before I find my optimism again. This week I …
Below is a short story I wrote last year. I’ve submitted it to two different publications but have not found a home for it yet. In the mean time, I thought I’d share it here. Although I was inspired by a few real work experiences in the story, the characters and the outcome are entirely …
We were enjoying family time on our back patio on an early Sunday morning. Everyone had just woken up and was still in their pajamas. We hadn’t had breakfast yet but husband and I were enjoying some espresso. Our youngest daughter was blowing bubbles and molding play-dough into balls and worms. Our oldest daughter was …
I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here. Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: The Friend’s Edition “When I Grow Up…” In this special friend’s edition of conversations …
Yes, this sums up the way I’ve been feeling lately – very nicely and creatively. The picture of the green man (incredibly made of Lego toys, which is on display at a local art exhibit) pulling his own head off says more than any sentence or paragraph I can write lately!
Wow, my friends told me I had to read this book, “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green so I downloaded the Kindle version about a week ago. And damn them, they were right! They insisted I give it a chance, particularly after I wrote this post awhile back about me becoming a YA …
In dealing with a two year old, a very stubborn red haired two year old, we enforce the “reset” method on a regular basis in our household. Others may refer to it as a ‘time-out’ or a moment of reflection. Call it what you will….it’s taking a forced break, like it or not. For the …
Last week I was feeling down in the dumps and rather stressed. One day I just completely lost it and fell apart. I picked myself up rather quickly though with the support of my family and the kindness of a few friends too. I have a few close, local friends that are absolutely wonderful. One …