So, like the book series by Stieg Larsson (an author I don’t enjoy, but that’s not the point here), the hornet is the third in a series of progressively more disturbing plot twists.Or, as we now call it, Sam’s life.To be clear, the title is the only similarity between the dark novel series and Sam’s adventures....Continue Reading
About ten years ago, when my first book was published, I went to a Youth Worker Convention in Kansas City. Part of the reason I went was to meet my new editor from my publishing house. I was so excited. The night before, while staying at my folks’ house, M and I decided I needed...Continue Reading
When I was a teenager, my best friend, Leslie, and I used to hang out in her room and read old Junior League cookbooks. In retrospect this was probably not the best use of our time. We could have spent many more hours doing whatever it is teenagers are supposed to do. And lots less...Continue Reading
Today was supposed to be the day that I wrote a book proposal. It was actually the day I was supposed to knock the book proposal out of the park. It was all set-up: I had help with the kids, and it was rainy and cold. No distractions. Just me, my laptop, and a secluded...Continue Reading
Why, oh, why did I have to read this article yesterday?Because, y’all, believe me when I say that I already feel guilty enough about Nate’s boppy (paci) addiction. I mean, not guilty enough to take it away from him and endure the screaming nights, but still very guilty.The other kids were paci-free by the time...Continue Reading
During my first year of teaching, which stands out in my biography as one of the toughest years I survived, a veteran teacher gave me some good advice. It was about this time of the year, when the routine of cranky teenagers and crankier parents was wearing me down, and I complained that teaching was...Continue Reading
Friday Night our family cheered on the Sugarland Skeeters (a minor-league baseball team that plays in another suburb close to our house). Mainly we went because the twins’ school was singing the National Anthem and the kids had been looking forward to that for a month straight. But we also went because M has been...Continue Reading
1. First of all, I love this picture. Elisabeth knows what she wants….everyone to love Jesus. And if you don’t, she’ll sing you a song about why you should.2. Yesterday I made enough Crème brûlée to feed most of France, which is about as out-of-character as Julia Child whipping up a batch of Sloppy Joes. BUT!...Continue Reading
This weekend our kitchen faucet spouted a week that wrecked havoc on our kitchen. Two towel racks fell down. We discovered termites. Oh, and the twins and I also attempted to make meringue cookies. Due to the craziness, I’m posting an entry that I wrote for another blog. Enjoy! So, this weekend I made meringue...Continue Reading
Y’all. I’m so excited to tell you that our family did it! We made the chaotic trek down to Ellington Field with the thousands of other science buffs to see Endeavor. Yes, there was gridlock and crowds and heat and lots of walking. BUT there was also a space shuttle on an airplane, and so...Continue Reading