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Soggy Balls Litter High School Tennis Court
Having reached the ripe, old age of fifty-four, I like to think age and experience have given me a wealth of common sense. Having learned a goodly number of life lessons the hard way, there are certain things I just don’t do anymore because I know better. I know...
That’s Fast Enough, Part 2
Almost three years ago, I compared an undignified plop into the tube tied to our friend’s pontoon boat to my first ploppy attempt at blogging. My desire was for a slow, sedate ride in both endeavors. Hence the title of the post: That’s Fast Enough. Yesterday, I went...
Huckleberry Pizza
A couple weeks ago, I promised to get off my blueberry recipe kick and move onto other foods. Technically, I’m keeping the promise by sharing this yummy dessert from Family Camp, Huckleberry Pizza. But in truth, Midwesterners without access to the delectable mountain...
Living With Less So Your Family Has More
Thomas Jefferson once said, “I can not live without books.” I know what he means. Even in the midst of a hectic spring and summer, I found time to read in those in between moments - waiting for appointments, sitting in airports, before bed or during breakfast on days...
My MOPS Mess
Last December, when an invitation to speak at the 2010 International Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Convention arrived, I was pretty pumped. With about four or five thousand young moms attending the August 5 - 8 event, the convention would be a great place to hawk A...
Photo Booths & Birthdays
Whoever came up with the saying “A picture’s worth a thousand words” sure knew what she was talking about. We just received the disc of pictures taken in the photo booth at Anne and her husband’s wedding, and they are priceless. Hiram and I have laughed ourselves...