I'm speechless. Please pass on this link to help my friend find his children. I'm not laughing. This is no joke. … [Read more...] about My Friend’s Kids Were Abducted by Their Mother – Wordless Wednesday
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Just for Moms – 5:00 Fridays
There have been lots of quips about what makes the world go 'round. But we mothers know the real truth here. Mothers make the world go 'round. We all live our own brand of motherhood. We carry on with equal parts of smiles and grimaces as we Kerry Strug our … [Read more...] about Just for Moms – 5:00 Fridays
Thank you, Teachers
My friend Becky posted this video to Facebook, and I was so moved I had to post it here. Teachers in this country get a bad deal all around. The joy and smile of a child can only carry you so far. Sure, the sense of accomplishment is priceless, but that kid's warm fuzzies … [Read more...] about Thank you, Teachers
Food Bank Needs a Flood of Donations to Support Tornado Victims
I have been grappling with how to process and adequately express my feelings about the spate of tornadoes that hit North Carolina a couple weeks ago and those that ravaged more of the South just yesterday. My family was fortunately out of town when the twister hit Raleigh, and … [Read more...] about Food Bank Needs a Flood of Donations to Support Tornado Victims
Call of Duty
Target is good for a lot of stuff. What I didn't expect to find was a life lesson. We are such frequent fliers at a Target near our house that the workers know us by name and ask of the boys' whereabouts when they are not underfoot. I often come in with a travel mug of … [Read more...] about Call of Duty
Crippled by Japan
March Madness has taken over my house. It's during times of sports foolishness mania that I feel the testosterone displacing what little estrogen rules this roost. The boys are watching the DVRed Wisconsin-Kansas State game (that started waaayyyy past bedtime last night) while I … [Read more...] about Crippled by Japan
International Woman’s Day – A Tribute to Our Nanny
Today is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate achievement, shed light on inspiration, and call attention to women's issues the world over. I'd like to mark today with a few words about an uncelebrated but much loved woman who has graced our lives. Miss E. Miss … [Read more...] about International Woman’s Day – A Tribute to Our Nanny