I love to recommend books to people. But not books that I just read and now I’m telling everyone that they should read it. I like figuring out what books people have enjoyed in the past, what genres they like and what they’re looking for in their next read before I suggest a book. For […]
Disclaimer: This can be a controversial and stressful topic for lots of parents. Remember, the number one key to good parenting is to be true to yourself. However, yourself is not a yelling, frazzled monster. I promise, it’s not. These are ideas that have worked for me and my four children. Take what works for […]
I was recently laid up in bed for a few days with an ankle injury. It was sooo boring. I watched a lot of The Great British Baking Show and Somebody Feed Phil. I read The Silver Currant by Kenneth A. Baldwin. I stared out the window and wished I could plant the two hundred […]
I got married on December 28, 2005. On New Years Eve we were road tripping back home after our honeymoon. While my husband drove, I found a fresh page in my notebook and wrote 2006 at the top in big letters. Then I wrote down four subheadings: Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual and Social. “Okay,” I said. […]
It’s December. I have heard from many parents how stressful this time of year can be because of the pressure to find the perfect gift for their children. Stressful financial situations, particularly this year, combined with kids who are inundated with consumerist messages and braggy friends can weigh down parents’ hearts. All we want to […]
When we were first married my husband and I made a goal that we wouldn’t be one of those married couples that no one ever hears from again after the wedding. We wanted to stay connected to our single friends and continue to create new relationships. We found the best way to do that was […]
My eight year old, Heidi, has started saying that she hates reading. I’ve gone through grief: the denial, shock, horror, anger, remorse and bargaining. How is someone to cope when her child says such a ridiculous thing? But the girl does love stories. She is an audio book enthusiast and the first one to remind […]
I had a major case of reading too many books at the same time this summer. I am halfway through three books in print but didn’t actually complete any during this crazy summer. All the books I got through were audio. I also decided to pull my four children out of digital learning and home […]
I spoke about this on a zoom call for my church women’s organization this week, so I thought I’d type it up as an essay and share it with you. “Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they […]
I chose to wait a week to post this blog entry out of respect for the protests, George Floyd and the others who have been victims of police brutality. My thoughts and prayers and worry and anxiety are with the Black community right now as we deal with these turbulent times. I am working on […]
