Preventative Measures
by We live in a crisis management society. We’re great at fixing problems, not so great at preventing them. I think that’s why I have such …
More Daylight, Less Sleep
The time change has been hard on us! Of course, it maybe wasn’t smart to stay up till 3 A.M. Friday night (er…that would be …
The Long-Awaited Shampoo Update
I apologize that it’s taken me so long…but the fact is, I am not completely sold out to the baking soda &vinegar hair wash theory. …
Junk for Cash
It seems my dh’s tendency to overhaul engines and rebuild trucks is paying for itself. And to think all these years I’ve just wished parts …
Family / Home / Home Schooling
My Full House
Today’s post is a ramble about my small home here in the country…two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry room and back porch. We …
Real Life Homeschooling
That’s the title of my post today at Writer…Interrupted. Here’s a hint, real life is full of real interruptions. The beauty of it is, they …
Poem for Parents Who Have Lost a Child
Before I was born, my parents lost a son. At six years of age, David was hit by a car, never to regain consciousness. As …
Wind-bitten, Home-smitten
There’s no place like inside on a day like today! I know, because I was just out there slogging through the mud and snow, doing …
On Motherhood: Being Everything
Sickness is a good thing. For ten days now, I’ve been on an escalating ride, experiencing the various symptoms of the cold/flu virus. You know …
Those Little Things
One night after supper the dryer buzzed as if on cue. Have you ever had one of those days? When every time you think relief …