For you non-textors, that would translate to "Be sure your kids know you have a life". I have written a piece, which covers this very topic, for a new book that will be coming out this summer. I'm not sure if I'm at liberty at this point to reveal the title of the book, so I won't do that here, but if I discover that I am, I'll

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Recently, after owning the same van for 92 years , we caved to commercialism and purchased a new one. Well, a new one to us, that is. The last one, we purchased brand, spanking new, and of course, when you're going to own a van for - - 92 years ...well, we came out way ahead on that one. This one, however, we figure we'll only own for a few years, what with Princess in Waiting going off to college in two… Read More

We all have certain things that we hope to pass along to our children. More than the genetic code of our eyes, hair, long fingers, knobby knees and too large of feet or too small of teeth. You know the drill. I often remind myself (and my children) that good brains are a true gift from God , something we are blessed with, not something we should boast about as if we did something to deserve them.

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"Desperate" seems to be my middle name lately. Earlier, I wrote to you about desperation dinners. Well, today I write to you about yet another desperate situation I recently found myself in. Please allow me to lay the scene...

My family, like many around our great country it seems, has been in the throes of illness these past few weeks. I can't seem to keep the family well. One of us recovers from a bout of illness, and another is down… Read More

What's for Dinner?

It's the age old question and one that often finds me cringing - especially as I'm just coming in the door from a long day at work. Because of my haphazard ways, I must confess to not being a good planner. Therefore, when I am hit with that question, invariably from our 16 year old, I very often do not know the answer. This makes me feel bad, which in turn makes me a little grouchy, which in turn… Read More

I am pretty picky about what movies Teen in Line (age 13) can see. Quite possibly more so than many other parents, particularly regarding sexually suggestive material. I don't want her desensitized to sex at such a young age. I am especially against sex scenes between people who are not married. Call me old fashioned, but I am trying to keep my girls young a little while longer.

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