…when you are a kid. This is according to Stan. Today is Stan’s birthday and the day started for him much like any other day. He got… Read more “Birthdays Are Best”

Girls are different than boys. Did you know that? I know, I know, it’s crazy – but true. The older my kids get the more pronounced the… Read more “Drama and Daughters”

Stan went to a meeting at the boys’ high school the other night. It was run by the high school athletic director. During this meeting the AD… Read more “Technology and Today”

Life is full of ups and downs, the good ups, the bad downs, the stepping up to volunteer and the stepping down when your time is done.… Read more “Stepping Up and Stepping Down”

This weekend was full. Full of all that life has to offer. It was a weekend full of possibilities and pitfalls. This weekend left me wishing for… Read more “Winning, Losing and Everything In Between”

Oooof! My brain is mush…you don’t want to read anything I have to say tonight! I will write tomorrow when I am FRESH…

Last week I shared the story I wrote for our parish newspaper. Today I will share a little of how I was able to write the story.… Read more “Letters”

15 years ago Zach came flying into this world and I do mean FLYING! He was anxious to be born. He tried to come 10 weeks early… Read more “I Am Not Like Other Mothers”

This is how I want to live my life with our kids. I don’t want to have many regrets when they leave home. I know I will… Read more “No Regrets”

Oh, For the Love of….My Children: The O Word