My little people start talking turkey around October 1. Right about the time we begin earning points at the market to earn our free bird, they're …
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College Road Trippin’
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;/You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,…” (Psalm 30:11) It wasn’t the heat I was trying …
Going Green
I’m thinking March might be a good time for me to “go green,” to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Now, I’m talking about something more fulfilling than turning a …
Keeping Up Appearances
Real homeschool moms cut back their plants at summer’s end so they’ll come back next spring; they never kill their poinsettias. They can seasonal fruits so they …
Talkin’ Turkey
When my little people visited their grandparents I used to send my doppelganger along in my place. She looked like me, although my mom thought she was a few …
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
I don’t want to see another chicken unless it’s deep fried and served with steamed cabbage and macaroni and cheese. So, if anyone plans to invite me …
Higher Hopes
I bet my 2013 new year’s resolutions didn’t look like yours. I’ve always been a little fluffy, so instead of focusing on the weight room, I trained my sights on …
Taking This Show on the Road
Have you ever traveled with seven kids, two dogs, and a spouse who dares to set up a conference call during a 10-hour trip? Believe me, it’s just as much fun as …
Beyond Measure
I’ve chased the mythical idea of a balanced life the way I’ve hunted for that last piece of gum in my baby bag. Yes, with that much persistence. And uh-huh, …