I don’t remember exactly when I first learned about a “new” trend in parenting called the “family bed” or co-sleeping with children, but I know it was before I became …
Hometown memories jump from a Brownie Scout photo
Sometimes I like Facebook. Sometimes I hate it. Sometimes I am grateful to it for keeping me plugged in with friends scattered all over the world. But on my birthday, …
Guitar girl
I have no immediate plans to retire in the next five or so years – especially as I am soon starting a brand new venture (more on that later).
However, when …
Missing Mother
Dear Mom,
I wish more than anything I could wear a red rose this Mother’s Day. I know it doesn’t make a lot of sense. I have been wearing white roses …
A year with Princess Sassafras
One year ago yesterday Princess Sassafras, a.k.a. Sassy, spent her first night as our new puppy.
She has grown from the three-pound tiny, shivering puppy to an 11-pound feisty puppy that …
The show about nothing
Many things have changed in my life over the years, but my sleeping habits have remained constant. I’m a late-nighter who doesn’t need a lot of sleep.
Through the baby and …
Finding joy
A conversation today with a dear friend shaped the thoughts in this week’s musings. The main topic was a trip we are planning, but our thoughts turned to other things, …
Season of hope grows in April
I have had such delight in looking at this year’s Easter pictures in messages and on Facebook this year. I have seen a lot of happy grandparents who I know …