Headfirst Living
Even though it’s still warm in Louisiana in October, it always seems that we go from summer to fall so quickly. One minute the flowers are blooming, the grass is green, and the swimming pool is full of happy swimmers;
Giving
How couples come together and decide who handles what in the marriage is for another blog. But, today, I’m talking about financial matters. For me, when it came to financial matters, it was a no brainer. I married a business
My Life in “Grandmother of the Bride or Groom” Dresses
I recently was asked to show all the dresses I have worn to the six grandkid-weddings our family has had. Yes, I’m getting quite a collection. As one would expect, each of “our” weddings was different as each of the
5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree
It's easier to agree than disagree. But, since we are not robots, that will not always, if hardly ever, happen. What we are seeing in our political world right now makes it very clear that people are not going to
Expectations and Cheering Your Kids On
Many years ago, I came across an article on this subject and used it for a radio show. I decided to give it a second look and update the information. My granddaughter, Sadie, recently posted on her social media about
Finding Your Purpose In Life
Many people today are confused about finding their purpose. Even those who have a strong belief in God are confused and have a hard time knowing where to put their time and energy. Some know their belief in God is
You’re Going to be a Brand-New Grandparent! Are You Ready?
What is smaller than a breadbox, fits perfectly in your arms, and keeps you from getting anything done? A new grandbaby!!! First, CONGRATUATIONS! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The greatest thing you didn’t know you needed
Turn, Turn, Turn
In my book, Rockstar Grandparent, I talk about the popular song, Turn, Turn, Turn, by Pete Seeger and made famous by the singing group, the Byrds, in 1965. I use song titles as the chapter titles for learning about the
God Will See A Queen
The story of David is the one about the little guy defeating the bigger guy. Right? Well, not totally. When we were kids, flannel boards were the coolest thing ever. Oh, how we loved to take the characters off and
The Evolution of Outside Toys
As great grandparents, we are on our third set of children that make me want to buy new toys. My husband, the more practical of the two of us in the buying department, helps me keep this in perspective. Here’s