 Watching Trooping the Colour wearing tight pyjamasSaturday 15th June was the Queen’s Birthday Parade in London. We had tickets to watch ... 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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.jpg) You sat with your head thrown back, wheezing, snoring, mouth and eyes wide open. I had assumed my usual prone position on the couch next to you, my legs thrown over your lap. Your warm hand rested on my belly, twitching occasionally in your half sleep. A Neil Young documentary shrilled in the background on … Continue reading: Home  Her irritability was so high, it had to be channeled. Bedtime, when she’s tired or bored, can seem like an eternity. Snack, medication, bathroom, teeth: all simple processes under normal circumstances but sometimes, with an advanced case of caregiver irritation, can take forever. Earlier he had shown some impatience with her usual style of administering medications. … Continue reading: Sweet Relief Overwhelming sleepiness prompted me to indulge in a rare after-dinner cup of tea to get me through the evening. Meal-time had been wild and stressful – normal. Michael took too large a bite of pizza and had a rather spectacular choking fit, gagging, gasping, vomiting, coughing, contorting, convulsing, face turning impressive shades of blue, snot, tears … Continue reading: Resentment  Sorry about another “off topic” post. I have been sick with a virus that imitates influenza, or a paravirus, as my doctor described it. And I feel crummy. Yesterday was filled with knitting, Gordon Ramsey on BBC, and naps. I was home and quite under the weather. I’m back on my feet today, but I still … Continue reading: OT: The flu that isn’t the flu. It hasn’t exactly been a harsh winter. It’s just that we’ve been spoiled the past couple of years which have been exceptionally mild and snowless. Last year I was gardening at the end of April, the ground was so dry and warm. A normal winter can see snow well up to the end of April … Continue reading: A Sticky Interlude  I pulled into the drive-through for a much needed coffee. I was suddenly feeling very tired on this sunny, spring day. Tired and sad. I got my caffeine boost then pulled back onto the highway, jacked up the music and shifted up to sixth gear once at full speed, several notches above the allowable speed. … Continue reading: The Other Side of the Mirror |
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