Writing and I recently hit a rough patch. Our break-up story was typical. I got busier and busier. In retaliation, Writing became its difficult self. We stopped spending…
Continue ReadingSo far, summer in our corner of the world has been busy. The kids are in a camp at our old church. I’m working on my book at…
Continue ReadingWe are having one of those weeks that can only be described as a Hot Mess. The kids have all been sick with a lingering virus and nasty…
Continue ReadingIt’s almost a given that middle-aged suburban moms want to buy a few acres in the country and live off the land. Seriously. Every mom friend I know…
Continue ReadingLooking back, the 2013-2014 school year was the busiest one ever for our family. And one of the most eventful. Catie moved to Westlake, Nate started Preschool, I…
Continue ReadingLast year at this time we were buying a house at the beach, and I was scared to death. Even as we were signing the papers, I wasn’t completely…
Continue ReadingMothers Day is a wonderful pause, the perfect time to think about the big questions: Is anyone learning anything ?; These kids won’t be home forever, what lessons…
Continue ReadingMay might be the busiest month of the year. That used to be December, but everyone seems to know December is insane and doesn’t schedule anything superfluous. May…
Continue ReadingAt the college I went to, Concordia-Nebraska, every student had to take a class called Human Relations. The course was all about learning how to care for other…
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