There is a proverb that says, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This year my plans did not happen as I’d envisioned. Only two of our…
There is a proverb that says, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This year my plans did not happen as I’d envisioned. Only two of our…
Last Thanksgiving, we’d gone to visit family and were staying with my energetic sister who had planned for us to take our four young children to see Santa. I was…
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Growing up, it was the only time my very small extended family got together. I remember baking pies with Grandma, shopping with my…
There is a girl who is an artist. An athletic boy. And a girl who just lost both of her parents. They are all 13 years old and they live…
Tracey’s kind words about my new book were delightful to read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with our friends on MomBlog. Now for the rest of the story! For many…
I just got my hands on Barbara’s new book When Christmas Came and I must tell you, I did not want to set it down! If you are a gal…
After nearly two years of enduring endless news of campaigns and election predictions, today is the day we the voters finally make our choice. Since it is now November, I…
This weekend we spent a great deal of time watching the weather as Hurricane Ike pounded the Texas coastline. Pictures of ravaged homes and floating debris made my gut twist….
Going to your child’s school to have lunch can be an eye-opening experience. Sack lunches … please tell me I am not the only mom out there who knows that…
by Paula Dumas Hey Korie, I feel your pain. “Check the fridge” is my new favorite answer to the perennial question, “What’s for dinner tonight?” Now, it’s not that I…