Tag: life
Fishing with Father
My childhood memories are filled with family road trips. My brother and I would be in the back camper, wondering where we would end up, sure it would include at least one fishing trip because it was (is?) my dad’s favorite past time. When I say “camper” I’m not talking about a nice, big RV more »
RepairPal makes researching and estimating car care easy
Let’s face it, unless you are a mechanic, know a mechanic or have a special knowledge about cars, getting a repair done on your vehicle can be intimidating. If you’re like me, you’re always wondering, “Are these people qualified?” or ”Am I paying too much?” or “Is this really what my car needs?” Well, listen up because more »
Say goodbye to WritRams circa 1996
A few days ago, there was a surprising amount of interest in an innocent comment that I made on my personal Facebook page. It went something like, “Watched ‘Empire Records’ again over the weekend. Need to add that ’90s soundtrack back onto iPod.” Then, an avalanche of comments started–mostly us making fun of *someone* (you more »
Christian moms talk sex, respect, too
I have always been open with my daughters about sex. At early ages, I started teaching them the correct body part names. I mean, it just didn’t seem right to have a health care background, teach a lecture hall full of anatomy college students and then have my daughters saying “Hoo Hoo” and “Pee Pee.” I more »
Shiloh on a budget
I’ve hit a new budgeting low: I bought my daughter boy shoes because they were on clearance. Before I get all the blah-blah-blah, let me just say that I’ve seen almost the exact same unisex-looking brown industrial shoe in girls’ departments all over, including a popular brand online. So, I don’t feel that bad. Actually, maybe I feel a more »
Friendship table
Labor Day marked an end-of-summer long weekend, but the beginning of a longer weekend with some of our dearest friends. One friend–KIA–traveled in from out of town, while a couple of our other friends were close in proximity. KIA (name changed here for…well, that’s just her nickname) and I have known each other for forever in girlfriend terms. more »
Full moon, or fool’s moon?
Last week was a complete comedy of errors at our house, only with less comedy and more errors. There was a business trip, so no help with E, which always puts her on extra-high sassy alert. There was a dog who never poops in the house, pooping all over the house. (And puking.) There was more »
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