My husband and I grew up in the upper Midwest, got married and stayed. Most of our married life we lived in the country. We hunted, camped, fished, gardened, and daily performed other ... Read More about City-Slickin’ Redneck Vacation
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Never, Ever Forget
The traveling Vietnam War Memorial came to the Pacific Northwest a few summers ago. We had arrived home from Montana that afternoon, but knew we needed to summon up the energy to give ... Read More about Never, Ever Forget
Best Parenting Advice
Years ago I asked Ann, mother of nine children, for her best parenting advice. Hoping for a soliloquy, because I needed lotsa' spiritual ammunition, I was even prepared to take notes. Never one to ... Read More about Best Parenting Advice
What About That Toilet Seat?
Writers wax eloquent about this topic. Comedians garnish laughs and build their careers by bringing it to light. Marriage counselors discuss it with struggling couples. Where two or three married ... Read More about What About That Toilet Seat?
Fernando Gave Me Jesus
Years ago, I was in a barren place. I was receiving Bible teaching that consisted of reprimands to an individual or the body and guilt-ridden rebukes for not conforming to a man-ordained ... Read More about Fernando Gave Me Jesus
Too Good To Be True
"It's too good to be true." We've heard it. We've said it. We understand the meaning ~ we're either skeptical, or about to receive an unbelievable bargain or blessing. Years ago, when I made a ... Read More about Too Good To Be True
