I’m finishing up a year long transitional marathon, and I think I can see the finish line. There’s a flag of high speed internet waving at me. The privacy of my own master bathroom is calling my name, urging me to finish strong. Granite countertops gleam like a finisher’s medal, with stainless steel appliances rounding […]
Fun with Fire(men)
Today was one of those days that I’m glad I always have my little Canon PowerShot in my purse. We met up with The Narrator after Bible Study for lunch. As we were eating, it became apparent that our waitress was enamored by T-Rex. I mean, I can’t really blame her, he is an incredibly […]
Rhubarb = Summer
Too bad the weather doesn’t feel like summer! The kids picked the first of some of Great-Grandma’s rhubarb this past week, and tonight I turned it into a Rhubarb Pudding Cake that is out of this world. It went so fast, I didn’t even get a picture of it! The tangy, sweet dish was a […]
Here comes kindergarten
I blinked. Now Little Miss Sunshine is ready to start kindergarten. And I mean, the girl is ready. She is definitely my child. I’m one who would organize my new school supplies, smell the paper, and run my fingers over it imagining the genuis that would come out of my brain and impress my teachers. […]
It's true, we ate dandelions
My post last week apparently started a dandelion obsession. Not to mention how yellow the yard is since we’ve had all this rain. The dandelions are tall enough that the kids have been picking long-stemmed dandelion bouquets. Now, long-stem dandelion bouquets are quite special and deserve the fine, tall vase treatment. Yes, sir! As I […]
Wake up with Morning Snuggles
I’m very excited to share with you that I have an article posted on catapultmagazine.com This is the first time ever that I’ve had an article published! I met the great folks from Culture is not Optional at the Festival of Faith and Writing a few weeks ago. They publish Catapult Magazine online every other […]