Beautiful Hands
This morning looks different from other mornings: Kal and his buddy are asleep in the living room, so I snuck my computer out of that...
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Dec 30, 20202 min read
How To Become Single Quickly (Satire)
Thank you to my brother-in-law for the satirical inspiration for this post. Then my sister-in-law came up with the title. Before we go...
Dec 24, 20202 min read
Hitting a Goa_; Christmas at Grandma's
One year ago today is when I started this blog with the intention of writing every day. I haven't met that goal. I'm only a little over...
Dec 22, 20204 min read
Has Anybody Died From Playing Saxophone?
A random collection of thoughts after missing two days in a row of writing. Tsk, tsk. Has anybody ever died from playing saxophone? If...
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Laughing in the Snow
The best part of this day was laughing with Kal while we each dodged snowballs during our snowball fight in the backyard. What a grand...
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Did I Just Say That?
Did I just say that? And this is just in the past 10 minutes. "Get that out of your nose!" Yes, I was in the middle of leaving a...
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Six Years Later
Today has been a quiet day for us, one of reflection, even though it's the day after our son, Bruce, would have been 6 years old had he...
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Bunnies, Children, and Motivation
(This first section is what I wrote yesterday; second section is for today.) Need motivation today? This isn't the place for it, at least...
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Grandpa
This is the 79th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, the day which will live in infamy, the day which propelled the United States into World...
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Faux Fondue, Dishes, and Being a Grown-up
From a few days ago, this is the faux fondue we made for fun. Faux because we just melted the chocolate in the microwave. We're not...
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Bunny Pictures & Needing Others
Nobody stands alone. If you look at the social media landscape, through all your "friends'" photos and videos, you are likely to see the...
Nov 27, 20202 min read
The Free-Market Pilgrims
Today is Thanksgiving. I have the usual thoughts of gratefulness for family, friends, and material and spiritual blessings. One more...
Nov 25, 20201 min read
Cleaning Up Trails & Missing Normal
What's this? It's what I find in the refrigerator after I tell Child #1 to clean up his trails. He did clean it off the counter after...
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Illusions of Relaxation
Pot pie is one of those foods I never think to make until days like today when I have odds and ends of leftover meat and vegetables in...
Nov 23, 20201 min read
I'd Rather Be Reading
Where do you find motivation--or motorvation as an acquaintance used to say--for washing dishes and laundry when it's a perfect gray,...
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Givers and Takers
Givers and takers are the subject on my mind today. I'm really looking for opportunities to help my children learn to be givers instead...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Math, Bunnies, Waffles, and Snuggles
Waffles for dinner. Yum. I keep cheater waffles in the freezer for quick breakfasts, usually for Kara. She likes them toasted, and they...
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Bitterness - Out; Joy - In
How do I keep a root of bitterness from taking hold? I'm asking because the one thing I do NOT want to become is a bitter, angry old...
Nov 14, 20202 min read
A Good Pen is Comforting Like a Teddy Bear
Is there anything better than a new pen? Not just any pen, or the freebies that get stuck to us wherever we go. Those pens are shameful...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Meanie Mom
"Mom, you never let us have any fun!" "If it wasn't for Dad, we'd never have fun!" "Mom, you always say no!" "Why won't you ever let us...
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