The doorbell rang. From all around the house you could hear the urgency of the children as we shouted, “I’ve got it!” And when true sibling-style competition is in play, the first to say it would often take second place…
But I’m Not a Mom…
There is only one way for single women to view Mother’s Day—the right way. There is no other option. So what is the right way? Before I answer that question or write one more paragraph, I will include my standard…
Rainy Nights and Favorite Things
My friend Shelley frequently creates a list as her Facebook post. She simply lists five things, varied in their scope, and concludes with these words: “These are a few of my favorite things.” I actually look forward to reading her…
A Picture-Perfect (but Painful) Lesson
Since I’ve been pretty transparent about things these past two years on the blog (two years—can you believe it?), and you’ve patiently listened, read the latest posts, and patted my hand with a loving “it’ll be okay, Brenda” or smacked…
Do You Want a Free Ad?
Though in many ways (okay, totally) unrelated to the usual content of this blog, I wanted to take a moment today to offer this information to those who may not otherwise know about it. Last Fall, I created a catalog…