These days, I’m knee deep in writing the rough draft of a contracted book about PTSD in children. As you might guess, writing a book really takes a lot of time! To free up more of the precious commodity, Down … Continue reading
Many, many thanks for your kind birthday wishes. You sure know how to make someone feel like queen for a day! Did you know that styrofoam packing peanuts are like crack to mice? Don’t ask how I know this. The … Continue reading
I came home from the grocery store a few days ago with two bargain bags of fruit. One was full of peaches, some a bit dinged and on the ripe side, but for the most part perfect for fresh peach … Continue reading
Any writer will tell you that writing a first draft is tough stuff. This month and next, I’m struggling through the initial draft of my book on PTSD in kids. Here are the top ten reason’s it’s akin to pulling … Continue reading
It’s summer, and for anglers that means it’s always time for fishing. My mother loved to fish, and her love of the sport took root in two of her three children. When you read this story about one of our … Continue reading
Okay, so neither Dorothy (a.k.a. Mom) or I ate red hot chili peppers on Tuesday for lunch. But Mom reminds me often that The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew was her favorite book as a child, so I … Continue reading
Hiram and I were bummed that we had to stay in Iowa rather than go to Family Camp in Idaho’s panhandle last week. But we were delighted when Mother Nature brought mountain air and weather to us for the entire … Continue reading
Today’s recipe is so easy I’m almost embarrassed to post it. But I know many, many parents of kids with food allergies. I know how much they dislike telling their children “No, you can’t eat those treats.” And I know … Continue reading
10. It lowers grocery bills so there’s more money to spend on air conditioning. 9. Anyone who gets weekly produce through a community supported agriculture (CSA) share has plenty of veggies to eat. 8. Those with dairy allergies that limit … Continue reading
Last week, my heart grew heavier and heavier as the media reported more and more bad news. Downed airliners. Fighting in the Middle East. People in this country shouting at refugee children, holding ugly signs telling them to to home. … Continue reading