We’ve all felt the need to change things up from time to time. Sometimes, it hits you hard, and you need to make some instant changes; other times, it’s a slow and steady move away from what you are currently doing and towards things that feel more like you. It can happen at any time,…
A while back, I came across a stack of snail mail letters I had written to my parents years ago (back when the only mail was snail mail.) My mom had saved them, and when she passed away, I brought them home. Some of the letters were from my college years, from dorm room 543…
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Do you wish you were a creative person? Here’s a little secret – You already are a creative person. Creativity may come a bit more easily or naturally to some people, but with effort, anyone can develop their creativity. Creativity applies to so many areas of life. You can learn to think in more divergent…
Some of you know that I was a homeschool mom for many years. My kids did attend school for a few years as well. I’ve posted a few times about that here at my blog. Now that my “kids” are grown and both are college graduates, I’ve had some time to reflect upon that time…
It’s nearing the end of another school year. Teachers are tired. When my kids were little, for a few years we gave, (with the best intentions!), the standard things that we thought teachers would like (mugs and such.)
Our neighborhood library closed a few weeks ago. It made me sad. No worries, the brand new one that was built to replace it is huge, light-filled, and amazing. But, the library that closed was the library of my children’s childhood, so our last visit there before it closed was a bit sad. Even a little…
Getting older often (usually, hopefully) means getting wiser. (To that, my wisecracking son would say, “Wow, Mom, then you must be really wise by now.”)
The magic of a little child’s brain is one of the most exciting things on this earth, isn’t it? The thoughts hidden inside those cute little heads, behind those big eyes are amazing. My kids had really vivid imaginations when they were small. (They still do.) My daughter, now in her 20s, lived in a…
Every year, spring itself is like a huge surprise to me. After a long, gray winter, I’m always surprised at how stunning the bright green grass looks, and how breathtaking the sun looks, streaming through leaves. After many years of this, it seems that feeling wouldn’t happen, but it always does. More sun and more…
In my family history, there seems to be a genetic tendency to be obsessed with photography. My dad loved it, and he inspired me. One of my sisters still shoots film, and while her style is much different than mine, her candid shots of family events capture memories that would otherwise be missed. (And, if…
Happy Friday dear readers! Just a quick post today to share a couple of photos from our week. First, my sweet girl. She is now a 2012 homeschool high school graduate, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. She has fought through chronic illness and achieved much. What a precious gift she is. We had…