Happy Halloween 2014!
#holidays #family #parenting


Be Prepared to Be Surprised. Day 1 of College as a 37 yr old.
I have started college. At 37 I have never attended college. I started with children young and have enjoyed them immensely. Now they are...


The End of Summer is Near!
I know that this sounds a little premature, but the end of summer is near. With school in our area starting in mid August, I find myself...


The Mechanic and I part 1.
I grew up in a small town. What does that mean? It means you know EVERYBODY…..and their cousins. You could never escape the reputation of...


What Are Our Children Learning in School?
To all of the teachers out there. Before I start to rant, I want you to know that I value what you do. I appreciate the time and thought...


Is failure ever an option?
Ummmmm... yes of course it is. Failure, struggle and disappointment are the common denominators in success. At 34, I had been married for...


The Mechanic and I Part 2
You can start our courting and marriage story at "The Mechanic and I Part 1" Continued......My father owns his own business. The mother...


What if my child doesn't fit in?
I don’t know. What if he doesn’t? I can only share my own experience. My children are not in sports. This may not seem like that big of a...


The Good Son
I want to address a fallacy that I often see and hear. In fact, probably almost no one will agree with this post. As an observer and...


Love Notes
I remember a period in my life from the age of 5 to around 21 that I was always deeply in love. Yes, I was that girl. So, when my 12 year...

