Today, we celebrate Father’s Day. My dad died in 1992, but there are few days that I don’t think about him and the impact he had on my life. He was not what most people would consider a well-educated man, but his knowledge was boundless. I was born when my dad was 44. These days, no […]
Our family loves animals, both big and small. One of our most recent pet additions included, Peanut, a short-haired guinea pig. Luke, my youngest son, and his dad took at trip to PetSmart and picked out the cutest little guy ever! This furry ball of love has been the perfect addition to our home. Acclimating
The Little League game did not start well. Our first three batters struck out to start the game. Grown-ups in the bleachers muttered, “We can’t get any momentum going.” Eight-year-olds in the dugout just knew it looked bad. Very bad. The second inning started with a strike out. We got a runner on base, advanced
Last fall, I was on the way to pick my stepdaughter up from school. I was just pulling off of the highway when slam. Someone hit the back of my car. What a bummer! It’s not like I’m one of those people who love their car, buffing out any little scratch or scrubbing the carpet to
So, summer school started this week. It’s quite a difference from when you or I was a child and summer school was a death sentence instead of something that nearly every student takes part in. It’s weird to think about with C entering kindergarten this summer. I’m hopeful but ever suspicious about what she’s walking
People like free s%&*. And we will spend a lot of money to get it. We have all been there. You’re in a clothing store and the buy one shirt, get one free sign catches your eye. You look at the rack. The form-fitting pink, baby tee with cap sleeves that has a random screen
As someone who got lucky and found a truly amazing man and a second chance at love with Jason Becking after I thought that would never be possible, I wanted to do something special for our second-year wedding anniversary. With the craziness of the last few years and our blended family (divorced mom with a
I am a self-labeled foodie. I love anything regarding food – eating, cooking, studying, traveling, etc. To me, a dish is a work of art, and the ingredients are the various mediums used to create the masterpiece. Food is powerful. It can create memories (both good and bad), comfort, inspire, and energize. Food is a
Twenty-one years ago when I met Gene, he had a dream of quitting his job and sailing to tropical destinations. Before long, it became my dream too. Gene was a self taught sailor and as our relationship progressed he taught me to sail his boat, Rainbow Chase. It became like a man teaching his wife
Mothers, like shoes, come in many shapes and sizes. I’ve been blessed with an amazing mom who has taught me so much over the years. I’ve also been blessed with a wonderful family made up of strong women who were also like mothers to me growing up. And in my later years, I’ve had women
