Scrubbing Pots
My husband hates scrubbing pots. He is, in all fairness, really pretty willing to clean up the kitchen after I cook and he rarely complains. But pots are his nemesis. Particularly, pots with anything stuck, splattered, or burnt on them.
The Answer is No
I’m trying to decide if I am sad or not. Lately, Kidzilla has been asking for a little brother or sister.
What Really Counts
I waited in line for over an hour to vote this afternoon. In all the years I have been casting my vote, I don’t think I have ever waited that long. I expected to hear quite a bit of grousing (yes, I use the word grousing) from the long line of voters who were waiting…
The Aftermath
Hello again, Friends. We spent a few days without power and then a couple more without cable, phone, or Internet access. All has been up and running again since the Saturday After Sandy, but I have been caught up in some sorting…
Waiting for Sandy
Well, here we are. Our hatches are battened. Our emergency kit is filled. Our pantry is stocked. We are Boy-Scout-style prepared. We are ready. Sandy, bring it on! So far, we still have power and are just sort of going about our business like any other bad-weather day. As long as the power is on, the laundry is…
On Hope and Happiness
I have always believed that God does not give us subtle hints or gentle suggestions when He wants to show us His Way.
A Child’s Wisdom
My Daughter is wise beyond her years, I think. Or perhaps she is particularly insightful, intuitive. Maybe it’s a little bit of both. I am often amazed at how she is able to put into words that which most adults would not be able.
Five Minutes
It has been a very long week around here. Everyone is tired. We are all just a little bit cranky. My feet hurt. I have very little brain power available and I still have fifteen things to finish before I can even pretend to think about going to sleep. Is it Friday yet?
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
It’s back to school time. Whether you are a student or not, September brings with it the time-honored tradition of discussion how we spent our summer vacations. It is a natural time for some reflection, a little goal-setting, and perhaps taking stock of personal inventory. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the last…