“I have a Dream …”
This speech by Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most recognized speeches of our time, if not the most famous. It was August…
My Life…A Good Book
Sometimes when you read a good book, you never want it to end. Some of you read the ending first because you have to know…
Texting Leads to Discontent
Our dear friends have a son who was a handful. He experimented with drugs and alcohol. Upon graduating from high school he gladly announced that he heard…
How to Prevent Chores Gone Crazy
If you sing these words to the Jason Mraz song “I’m Yours,” you will see a glimpse into the Hawkins home — well, actually more like…
Headsize and Hearts
When Jackson was still in utero, my doctor looked at my husband’s head, turned to me, and said, “Didn’t your momma never tell you never to…
A Bumper Sticker and Repentance
On my way to a dinner party last weekend, I drove behind a Honda Civic with a couple of bumper stickers proudly displayed on the…
Just Smile and Wave, Boys, Smile and Wave
In my 20s, I lived in Wiesbaden, Germany. I worked at the U.S. Air Force Wiesbaden Hospital. Bright one morning in the summer of 1986, helicopters hovered over the…
Are Things THAT Bad?
When I was growing up, my dad used to tell a story that made quite an impression on me. I have never forgotten his words….
The Perfect Parent
Sporting a spanking stick in her left pocket and a frown on her brow, my usually happy-go-lucky friend asked, “Aren’t you afraid your children will…
Our Rules for Parenting in the Digital Age
They say if we want to know what America will be like in five years concerning electronics, we can look to Korea. Korea currently has an Adolescent…