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
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
Jesus Is The Password
I’m curious. Do you use the same Internet passwords for everything? The experts frown on that. They suggest using different ones so that if you’re hacked, the villains won’t have access to your whole life in one fell swoop. Makes
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
Kids & Chores
What is a chore? It sounds like an old-fashioned word, doesn’t it? Perhaps it is, but the benefits of “doing a chore” are just as powerful today as they were in the old days. A chore is simply a task
Grilled Guac with Sour Cream and Salsa
I’ve hit on a new way to prepare avocados and we’ve been putting them away like nobody’s business. We love guac and chips around here, but I decided it was time to think outside the box with this powerhouse fruit.
Facing Fears
Did you hear of the young woman who challenged herself to face 100 fears in 100 days? I was fascinated by this young woman’s story. As we mature, we do use the “tackle each fear” principle, don’t we? Even if
It’s Still Summer
It’s Still SUMMER and it’s still HOT! What to do with the kids and grandkids? Yes, summer is coming to an end, but there’s no doubt the hot days are still with us, and we still have those kiddos at home
Parenting Resolutions for this Year!
Don’t we all love that God is a God of second chances? Yes, scripture tells us that we are new every morning. In every area of life, we get a second chance. Often, as parents, we feel like we’re in