(And it's not just because I have a sexy byline in this issue... ;-) ) Guys, I finally figured out to post a PDF on my blog, so here you go: the latest issue of Family Foundations! (Roll your mouse over the image and you'll see a tool bar with options come up at the bottom.) Isn't it a gorgeous magazine?! They've … [Read more...]
A Polish Ode to My Friend Tina
Reflections of an Overthinker on Love, Hope & World Youth Day in Krakow... ...with Just a Touch of Envy to Keep Things Real “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” ― St. Francis de Sales First off, I blame this post on my son and St. Martha. This is why. We were driving along on … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus Ice Cream: a Review AND Giveaway
~ This post is dedicated to sweet Colleen, to Wayne and to their Family ~ Live well, laugh often, love much. ~ Updated at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: We have a winner! Deb C., (Commenter Number 24), I will be in touch about sending you your gift card and coupons. Congratulations, and thank you everyone for participating! First of … [Read more...]
My #StreamTeam Review for the Month of June
Alternately Titled: How to Survive in Trying Times Yes, I'm a month behind (AGAIN) in posting my Netflix #StreamTeam review. Why? Because I have a love/hate relationship with my Netflix app and I'm either all-in or avoiding movies, depending on the day...my mood...and recent acts of senseless violence. In other words, I overthink … [Read more...]
One Day…One Good Habit…at a Time
Part III of The VERY Hard Work of Lasting Change (You can read Part I here and Part II here.) Sometimes you just have to choose, and it can be really hard to choose. That's when good habits come into play. They help you to do what's BEST to do. For example... Right now we are living in chaos. It's a happy chaos, for the most … [Read more...]
It’s a Mad Mad World…
...but our anger only makes it worse. I sat down to write this blog post, having set my alarm for 5:35 and brewed a nice strong cup of Folgers Black Silk. I sat down to write and then “briefly” checked the news on Facebook. That, my friends, was the first mistake. First I scanned the headlines about the police shootings in … [Read more...]
In the Summertime, when the Weather is Fine
Has it really been over a month since I posted? You're probably thinking I'm all like: When in truth it's been more like: With a little bit of... ...thrown in for good measure. In short, these active kids are keeping me BUSY, but it's all good (truly) and even when it's not … [Read more...]
A Trip to India…to France…to Jail.
My #StreamTeam Post for the Month of May Alternately Titled: There's an ep for that! Let's talk about traveling on a budget. Let's go to India. Let's have fun. Let's love. Guys, I just watched two movies via Netflix and really truly loved them both. Coincidentally (or not), they were both about the Indian … [Read more...]
How (and WHY) I’ve been Reading MORE
HINT: It involves Well Read Mom and Read More Books Now. When it comes to reading for pleasure, there are three things I can say unequivocally: I really don't have time to read. Joining the Well Read Mom book club and consequently reading—and finishing!—books like The Odyssey, Anna Karenina and Giants in the Earth has been one of … [Read more...]
Project Life: Day 124
My Little Would-Be Virtuoso (Cross-posted from Facebook as part of my Photo-a-Day Series) There are a thousand words that could go into this picture. What do I want to remember most about the events surrounding this unplanned shot? The stress-snacking on Sun Chips on the way to the lesson? Not so much, though it’s true that fitting in … [Read more...]
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