A Realistic Look at Disney and Life
Our family recently went to Disney World. I love everything about Disney: the neatly manicured streets, the fun rides, the upbeat music subtlety playing in the background of your day, the polite “cast members. It’s nearly perfect. But it’s not.
How do I share my child with the neighbors?
“But, mom, please let me go over. Her mom said it was okay.” I can still hear the pleading voice from my daughter who had discovered a friend across the street. I confess. I knew in my heart she would
Fresh Looks are in the Eye of the Beholder
I’m here to talk about decorating. But first, inquiring minds want to know. Have you taken down your Christmas decorations? I have not. This is a relatively new development for me. For many years, once the presents were gone from
Howard Family Legacy of Principles for Living
I posted about our family legacy and the principles we strive to follow and many have asked to see the entire list, so I thought I would just post it here. This started out on a family vacation when our
Don’t Scrimp When You Can Feast!
Don’t look now, but it’s that time again. You know, when we go from “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” to “Drop those pounds and drop ‘em now!” Can we talk? If it’s okay with the food police,
No Fear
It was around 9:30 that night. The house was quiet as all the grandkids were safely in their own homes. I was working in my home office when I felt a “presence.” Before you think I’ve gone crazy, the “presence”
Corn Salad with Black Olives and Lime Dressing
How about a colorful and crunchy salad? Doesn’t that sound great after all the rich holiday foods? It sure does to me. Sometimes, nothing hits the spot for me quite like the crunchy goodness of a a salad with some
Set Goal, Not Resolutions—New Years 2022 (What??)
I read this somewhere or heard it somewhere, or something like it, I’m not sure, but it’s a good reminder for all of us. When you are thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions, remember they should be REWARDING, not RESTRICTING.