We all think about running away at times. Life can be hard. Overwhelming. Unbearable. We don’t because we’re grown-ups. Grown-ups…
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parenting
SO, Whatcha’ Gunna’ Put On Today?
A paradox in parenting is that the one who teaches eventually gets schooled. I spent years teaching my six kids to…
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My Memory Box in the Attic
There’s a small memory box I keep up in the attic. It doesn’t have a place of prominence, it gets…
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The Buried Secret of the Shovel
I dug ferociously and furiously, the shovel melting in the soil, as if my life depended on the task at…
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Cabin Fever Cured with a Fairy Garden
Dirt Under Fingernails is a sure cure for Cabin Fever Cobwebs. Whether you’ve been stuck inside because of rain or…
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MOM! You’re Embarrassing Me!
A child adores their mommy without abandon… ….when they’re young. They think she’s smart. They think she’s beautiful….
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