This morning, I’m thinking of a dear friend. I’m reminded of her because we’re nearing the second week of August. For years, while I was in high school and college,… Read more »
I love rocks. Who doesn’t? Granted, they’re not very fun when you’re digging….or when they hit your car…..or when you’re caught in a landslide…or when you’re being stoned to death…. Read more »
I’ve neglected this blog for a number of weeks. I’m sure my three avid readers were slightly disappointed, but probably no one else noticed. Summer is an unpredictable time for… Read more »
Despite common assumptions, most teachers do not go into the profession because they have off for the summer. I would be perfectly fine (in fact, I would prefer) if the… Read more »
My children are generally happy and content kids. When I’m home with them in the summers we have very nice days. During the school year, they are both happy where… Read more »
When my parents got married in the late 70s, they didn’t have much. Fortunately, if you grow up on a farm, there’s likely to be a piece of land on… Read more »
For three days, there have been six candles from a nearby candle-holder in a bucket in front of the fireplace. My guess is that, after 1yo put them in there,… Read more »
After a 10-hour drive that turned into a 13-hour drive home (due to traffic and potty stops), the kids and I are back from vacation. I won’t spend 1000 words… Read more »
This week, while I’m on vacation, I’ll be blogging from my phone. Expect some weak editing. But go ahead and judge. I’ll be in a beach chair soaking up the… Read more »
6yo hates baseball. Last year, she played Tee-ball and she enjoyed it. Of course, it’s hard to be terrible at Tee-ball and many of her friends from school were on… Read more »