Born to leave
This is something I wrote 21 years ago this month. I am remembering the firstborn. And I am remembering that our children are born to leave. I watched my son…
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Professional marriage tip, when you get to know someone
I mentioned in a recent post that in July this year (2024) we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. That's a lot of time to get to know someone and become…
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When plans come together, how to get the bathroom clean
How do you feel when plans come together? I love it when things work out as I think they should. It justifies all the time I spent creating “what if”…
I did what needed to be done
I had a dream last night. So vivid, I knew it was real until I woke up. When I did, I thought with disappointment, "Oh, it was only a dream."…
Four-color pens and colorful folders, only for the uber-cool
When my youngest daughter, Andreya, was 10 years old, she was busy as an online student with Northstar Christian Academy. She was (and still is) an excellent student and a…
The strange time of in between
I remember when I was younger, time passed slower than it does now that I am older. I can’t (yet) say I’m old. Nor can I say that I’m young.…
The water is off today, how to live with unpolished nails
The water is off today. I thought I had prepared for the usual water cut by setting the timer on my washer. Sad fact: I had this washer for over…
How are you sleeping? My best parenting advice
How are you sleeping? I have always been an early riser, but becoming a parent put a whole new spin on that question. Once I had children, my sleep patterns…
You should make meatballs, let me teach you how
"You should make meatballs," my grandmother (Mummu) said. I was afraid to admit to her that I had never attempted to make them. Mummu was pretty quick. She must've read…
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When tomorrow came, it was 2:30 in the morning
The phone rang, I immediately picked up and heard my daughter Mandy's voice on the other end. "Mom, Pappa just passed away. I'm so sorry Mom." She cried and so…