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Top Ten Things to Hate about Rough Drafts
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 teeth...at least in my book. 10. Because writing a rough...
Lessons from My Father: Gone Fishin’
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 family's fishing excursions, you'll wonder what possessed my sibs...
Dorothy and the 5 Little Red Hot Chili Peppers
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 threw that in. The "red hot" bit just sounded good, so I threw it...
Dairy-free, Gluten-free Rice Krispie Bars
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 that with a few simple ingredient substitutions,...
Top Ten Upsides to Dieting in July
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 food choices when out...
Brave Mothers and Courageous Children
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. I gave God an earful. I told him...