Five years ago, I thought I was an expert about diets. A life-long calorie counter, Weight Watchers attendee, and portion controller, I figured I knew Continue Reading
Why Am I So Critical of My Husband and Children?
Good Morning Intentions I start the day with good intentions. The alarm goes off. I resist the urge to hit the snooze, roll out of bed and brush my Continue Reading
100 lb Weight Loss: Defining Moments and Identity Change
Losing weight is about so much more than physical change. It requires and demands a complete change in identity. If you aren't prepared, you might Continue Reading
A Conversation About Forgiveness
The conversation came up at 7:30am over bowls of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. (I know, it's expensive junk food. Judge me if you will.) My Continue Reading
How to Teach Our Boys About Romance
Sweet lessons from my sons about how to teach our boys about romance. As You Wish My teen daughters and I have taken on the challenge of teaching Continue Reading
Why Middle-Hard Days are the Toughest
The Types of Days Life has Good days and Great days. There are soft pudgy baby feet to love on and cookies fresh from the oven with chocolate melting Continue Reading
Answers: Should Kids Walk Home from School Alone?
Should kids in American today be allowed to walk home from school alone, or be allowed to play outside alone? If so, at what age is it considered Continue Reading
A Quick Fun Way to Show Some Love
Give Someone You Love a Heart Attack Today! A Quick, Fun Way to Show Some Love. The DIY HEART ATTACK is a GREAT way to show your husband or kids Continue Reading
Sometimes God Even Talks to Us Through Lawn Mowers
Have you guys seen the movie THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA? I certainly hope you have - for a couple reasons. First, it stars Meryl Streep, and I'm proposing Continue Reading
Trust on the River
I had a strong drink that night, and I almost never drink. I didn’t sleep. I tossed and turned, thinking about life and death and Continue Reading
Do You Let Your Kids Walk Home from School Alone?
This question came up in an online parenting group I occasionally read: "At what age would you allow your child to walk home 1 mile from school?" The Continue Reading
On Ironing Shirts and Other Formalities
A Morning Chore This morning I ironed 2 shirts, and it was rather enjoyable. One was mine and the other was Mike's. Both dress shirts, his a light Continue Reading
