How Important are Family Traditions? The other day I mentioned to a friend that we aren’t going to have a Christmas tree this year because we’re in between homes. This shouldn’t be a big deal – except it kind of is … Christmas Trees Not putting up a tree (or not decorating for Christmas) will … Continue reading
We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow To those who love us best. These words written so long ago by Ella Wheeler Wilcox speak to me. They remind me to not take those I love for granted. They remind me that it’s important to … Continue reading
Family Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions; but our roots remain as one. This old, oak tree is far from perfect; but it amazes me. It stands on the edge of a road buried deep in the Texas countryside. It has survived on only what nature has provided for an … Continue reading
Our family is owned by Miniature Schnauzers. We have 2 — Taffy (13) and Maggie (11). They are a big part of our family and keep us entertained. They travel with us in our motorhome and often go with us for drives in our car. Both like to hang out the window and enjoy the … Continue reading
We’re spending the day cooking and wrapping presents. This has been a transition year for our family in many ways; so we’re going to start a new Christmas Eve tradition — Christmas Eve fondue fun! Tonight the fun will begin. We’re going to have cheese and chocolate … Continue reading
Thankful: adj. feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative. Every year during the holiday season I enjoy seeing the gratitude and thankful lists people often share. I usually make a list in my journal every year; but this year I’m going one step further by sharing my list on this blog. My list starts off being thankful for … Continue reading
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My children, both on handheld devices, learning and laughing. Last week the Huffington Post ran this article titled 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12. As an educator who advocates for the intentional and appropriate use of technology, I could go…
For the last several years, my husband and I have been looking for our next home — our “phase three” home. (I’m borrowing “phase three” from the TV show Soul Man. Maybe I’ll write about those phases some other time.) We’ve looked at many areas within the Dallas/Fort Worth area; but we just couldn’t find … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 