We have to find joy amidst the suffering of this world
No matter where we seem to turn the world is heavy lately. Really really heavy. Back breaking. Soul shaking. Heavy. The heavy that wears you down and seems to affect…
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Why I don’t move my Elf on the Shelf any longer
In our house each Christmastime, the Elf on the Shelf moves (almost) every night. It has moved each year since it arrived in 2015, a gift from my beloved grandmother…
You’re not imagining higher prices at the grocery store
Inflation is skyrocketing, which means prices of everything you buy are up. You may have noticed the price of milk, eggs, clothing, flour, pasta, and other basic goods are going…
I lie snug in bed while you are in a muddy ditch being shot at
Many moons ago, when my husband and I were still young and green, I waited tables at the best pizza place in town. Kevin was fresh out of the Marine…
6 Ways to Instill a Love of History In Our Kids
How do you teach history to your children if you yourself have always found it painfully boring? For many, the topic of “history” conjures up memories of dry textbooks and…
Why I think it’s great for teens to trick-or-treat
If you’re a parent of a high schooler who wants to dress up with friends and go trick-or-treating and then come back to your house and order pizza, I really…
Why I Don’t Post My Political Views on Social Media
Is it just me, or has everyone’s social media feed been taken over by politics? Can we go back to the days of happy babies, gushy couples, and vacations? Hey,…
Speaking genuine kindness
Have you ever said something that you instantly regretted? Yeah, me too. How about those times when a thought crosses your mind, giving you plenty of time to resist the…
Never Forget: 20 Years Later and 9/11 Still Hurts
I was living in Washington, DC on 9/11/01 and could see the smoke that day from the crash at the Pentagon from my apartment. Meanwhile, my parents and family back…
Part 2: Our Sex-Crazed Culture is Devouring Our Kids
**This is Part 2 of a 2 part series. You can read Part 1 here.** I know this is a lot of information to digest. I also know the internet…
Part 1: Our Sex-Crazed Culture is Devouring Our Kids
I can’t sleep. It’s 3:30 am and I need to rest. Today I have urgent care visits, a vet appointment, and I still need to pack my three young kids…
Girls got goody bags, boys got trophies at this state tournament
The Florida Babe Ruth softball tournament last month gave out trophies to boys teams who won but the girls? Well, they got goody bags with a commemorative softball, an adult-sized…
