 Facing the Hills….Here’s a great guest post from one of my favorite online writing buddies, Eileen Knowles. ... Grilling VeggiesSince we have a “primitive” kitchen at the moment, we invested in a propane gas ... Committed to Keeping My Kids UncoolIn elementary school, I had a pair of hand-me-down pants from one of my older ... 3 Painful Lessons About PracticeMy medal for completing the 2013 Frederick Half Marathon Four weeks ago I ran and completed ... 5 Reasons to Start or Join a Community GardenFor many, gardening alone is an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. On the other hand, community ... 5 Ways to Get Stuff DoneHere’s a guest post from writer, Rachel Thomas who writes about kids and family issues ... Our drones, mouthpieces, cross bearers and wreckersOur drones, mouthpieces, cross bearers and wreckers Huff and puff and stand by your arrogance ... Fun Flower Facts: Tigridia (Tiger Flower)Tigridia, also known as tiger flower or shell flower, is a genus of about 30 ... Piglet’s Salada da Favas – Broad Bean SaladMy original idea was to try Chica’s recipe of Broad Beans with Griddled Pork Belly, ... How to Divide PerennialsDividing is the process of lifting an established, often crowded perennial out of the ground ... Dear EmmettDear Emmett, I can't stop staring into your perfect little face. The photos your thoughtful daddy ... Role of Kids in Your Family LifeHere’s a guest post from writer, Sophie Samuel. If you’d like to write a guest post ... A License to Hunt GhostsRecently, one of my friends showed me a photo of her family. The sun was ... This Post is Good to the Last DropI’m not gonna lie – I am a coffee addict. Whether you call it a cup ... Tales from France – Tete de Veau – bone out!On our recent trip to France, to celebrate our Granddaughter’s second Birthday, the funniest moment ... A Sticky InterludeIt hasn't exactly been a harsh winter. It's just that we've been spoiled the past ... Piglet’s Plot in AprilThis year I’m keeping a photographic diary of my humble vegetable garden. In theory, if ... Book Review: It’s All About RelationshipBefore I got up the nerve to ask my wife on our first date nearly ... ResentmentOverwhelming sleepiness prompted me to indulge in a rare after-dinner cup of tea to get ... A Roaring Success!What’s better than dressing up in roaring ‘20s style for a fabulous night? Dressing up ... Success – What Can Contribute To It?Last post we were discussing the roll of play and success. I asked you to ... A Chance Encounter with Jamie BeckwithIt was my lucky day recently! While shopping for a client at Renaissance Tile & ... Old, Older, OldishLast Wednesday, Hubby and I were taking our 2 grandsons to the park and having ... |
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 Well, at the outset I have a feeling this post may get a little chaotic, so strap yourself in and hang on as long as you can. It is part confession, part epiphany and part show-and-tell. Confession For me, the past couple of months have been challenging to say the least. I had been juggling a variety of stressful things … Continue reading: Occupational Therapy  This is a re-post inspired by Dangerous Linda and a story she told, Underdog 2 Upperdog. It is a compelling story about Linda herself, but also a young girl who took her own life after relentless bullying. The subtext of the story also touches self worth, and finding the strength within to be yourself, heal and grow. It … Continue reading: Bully for You!  At the outset I hope this post does not get too chaotic or long. Read what you can and come back or move on. My father wound up being my biggest hero in life but life was not always like that. There were times when my father and I did not speak for long periods, teenage angst and all, … Continue reading: I wish I was My Father  Yesterday I posted a story about the suicide of a close friend. It was in part intended to address how well we know people and perceptions about others. The post included a rant about character attacks and I lashed out about it. That rant made the post its own contradiction. I did precisely what I was complaining about…making my … Continue reading: A Retraction…of sorts  Yesterday someone in my life took his own life. I was devastated by the news…but only worried about what brought him there…not anger because he did it. No one can know the last thought of anyone who dies…by disease or by their own doing. T… … Continue reading: A Counterpoint…of sorts |
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