It’s funny where inspiration comes from, isn’t it? Some weeks I know just what I’m going to write about and other weeks, I have no idea. But still, something always bubbles up. This was one of those weeks when I’ve been so distracted by my own stuff that I haven’t really looked around me and... Continue Reading →
Helping Tweens Deal with The Digital World
The other day I had my annual visit to the optometrist. She’s a young woman with two tween children, one girl and one boy. The girl, who is older, is in Middle School and just beginning her foray into the world of social media. Her mom and I chatted about the pitfalls of this very... Continue Reading →
Garage Cleanout: Part One
I first decided to pick this blog back up at the urging of my husband, who said I had some “magic,” ability to connect with people. I’m not sure if that’s true, but I do enjoy learning about others and sharing my own story, so here’s another chapter in mine. This past weekend we embarked... Continue Reading →
Bathroom Silliness, or, How I Said Goodbye To My Old Scale
Last week we were at Costco and I came face to face with something I swore I would not buy again: a scale. Silly, I know, but I’ve had the same scale for many, many years and while it has not been accurate for some time, I’m comfortable with it. I know its quirks. I... Continue Reading →