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Turn the Head

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Parenting Leave a Comment

My husband is the head of our home, of course, which makes me the neck. This means that sometimes, when Daddy is being stern and/or unreasonable—in other words, when he says no—my children will come to me with this entreaty: “Turn the head, Momma! Turn the head!”That’s my cue. I will wheedle and smile and flirt if I have to…and nine out of ten … [Read more...]

Like a Child

by Filed Under: Just Me, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 17 Comments

Ed. Note: This posted was published earlier today and then yanked in a fit of angst. I am going through a period of emotional upheaval today--the Dark Night of the Soul, perhaps? Ha. I'm nowhere near it--which is wreaking havoc in every arena. Here it is again, though. Read fast--there is no guarantee that it'll be up tomorrow. The other day my … [Read more...]

Another Candle on the Cake

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Special Events 1 Comment

Subtitled: I’ll take my ice cream on the side.I know a gal who has a birthday today! She’s sweet, she’s Southern, and she has an excellent sense of humor.That’s why I “made” her this cake, you see.(That and the fact that I know that she loves Rednecks.)And I love her!Do stop by Jennie C’s and wish her a Happy Birthday. Have a beer and have a laugh; … [Read more...]

Curls are Back

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Felicity, Minnesota Me, My Girls 6 Comments

To the tremendous delight of my daughters last night, they realized that:1. Not only would they have curls on the morrow;2. They also had matching accessories!I did not plan that.And now, (because I know that many of you are singing the song already), I give you the following snippet of gone-but-not-forgotten Americana:My nephew used to get these … [Read more...]

Faith & Family & Friends of the Heart

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, My Writing Elsewhere 5 Comments

Have you received the latest issue of Faith & Family yet?I thought so!Could you go grab it for a minute? Thanks. I’ll wait right here.Now turn to page 57 and you will see…an article written by little old me! The name of the story is “God is Stronger than Cancer,” and it is about my dear friend Tina.I’ve written about my friend Tina before, once … [Read more...]

A Mom, Five Kids, One Dog & Jesus

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Girls 6 Comments

The kids talked me into the beach today despite my feeling slow and quite hung-over. (Oh, don’t get all scandalized. I’m talking about sleep deprivation due to staying up for Nastia’s win last night. That’s all!)“Fine,” I told them. “But you’re in charge of swimsuits, towels, and sandals. Got it? And you have to get the little girls out to the van … [Read more...]