We spent time with family recently and got quite a laugh courtesy of Captain Earthquake. My brother-in-law was teasing his dad, who called him a stinkpot. (Dad is 86 and more than welcome to call any of us stinkpots; he’s one of the sweetest men on the planet.) Just then the Captain was walking by [...]

The Mercenary in particular has been getting irritated with me routinely. My breathing alone can cause a fit of sighs and eye-rolling. (You should see what happens when words come out of my mouth.) I’ve always tried to be very upfront and direct with the boys. This can have its disadvantages, but overall I’m glad [...]

My weekly article on GNMParents went up yesterday, and I wasn’t expecting Stu to have a response. But he did. Which is great because he pushed me to really think about what I am doing and why. From the article: Tonight though, I think I hit on what will work for both me and the [...]

(Editor’s note: Today’s guest post is from Kitty Holman, and she’s giving us all some ideals to live up to. I have to admit, I say one of these things; but it’s not quite in the way mentioned here. Thanks Kitty!) Growing up I always vowed never to act like my parents. I promised myself [...]

It happens now and again that folks send me interesting articles or web sites and I thought I’d share some of them with you. Enjoy! Stacie Shepp brought my attention to YourGardenShow, which features among other things, a plant of the day article. Children can learn about a new plant everyday, with photos and information [...]

After a week of Internet service that’s up and down and up and down, I’m happy to see Fun For Your Friday come around! My chuckle for the week: I needed help with something and I asked The Mercenary, “How much do you love me?”. His reply: “If there’s work involved, not very much.” I’m [...]