Family

My Favorite Love Story

How many people can say that they know someone that is in love?  Sure, maybe you know someone that just started dating, ok, that’s easy, you can find it pretty commonly there.  Newlyweds, that’s true, too, in those first few years that glow and love for one another is...

This Week’s Mom’s Talk Topic: Underage Drinking

I was intrigued by an article this week in our local e-paper regarding a party that was “busted” by the police where 15 kids were found nearby a home that had received complaints of noise.  I found the responses interesting, as someone commented that the police should focus on...

Unsung Hero…

Gentle, steadfast and true. Wiping away the tears and giving a much needed hug to make everything all better. Rising before the crack of dawn and spending an entire lifetime in the elements as a mail carrier, working countless hours of overtime to take care of his family. Helping...

This Week’s Mom’s Talk Topic: Sending Your Kid Packing

Feel free to comment on this week’s Mom’s Talk topic, how do you and your child   prepare when they are going away on their own?  Although my son has been away for week long stretches, it has been in the care of a very familiar relative–thank you dear...

A Weekend of Camping

I love where we live.  There are so many wonderful reasons why.  And one of them is the amazing parks system and beautiful places that are outdoors to explore within minutes from our home.  I just returned from a two day camping trip at Burke Lake Park with my...