January 8, 2022 Celebrating 10 years of writing this blog Today marks ten years since I began this blog. I hope it’s not too self-congratulatory to wish myself a happy tenth blog-iversary! What started…
December 29, 2021 Let there be light! These are dark times. Is it any wonder that our family’s top gifts of Christmas 2021 were crazy lights? I always love hearing about…
December 13, 2021 Fun holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list Are you still shopping for Christmas gifts? It’s okay – this is a judgement-free zone. I am, too. I know they told us to…
December 1, 2021 It’s not your fault, but it is your fight I don’t remember the first time I heard this phrase, but it immediately struck a chord with me. It’s not your fault, but it…
November 25, 2021 My “cards for Xage” campaign was really for me I find myself feeling extremely thankful lately. I’m not just thankful because it’s November and Thanksgiving time. Honestly, as everyone should know by now,…
November 19, 2021 The best souvenir I (n)ever purchased What’s the best souvenir you’ve ever purchased? We love to travel in our family, and I like to think that, over the years, I’ve…
November 15, 2021 What it takes to be a good memoirist Do you take photos and notes constantly to document your family’s life? I do. Part of my life’s special purpose – and certainly my…
November 13, 2021 The saddest little lad in the world What follows is an original work of fiction I wrote recently with Xage’s help. I’m hoping to publish it as a children’s book about…
November 11, 2021 Why I’m super excited about 2022 Is it too early to start talking about the new year? I recently got a marketing email with the headline “Products so great, you’ll…
November 9, 2021 When did “crying out loud” become a bad thing? I’ve been crying a lot lately. I’m not talking about just a tear or two over a sappy movie or holiday commercial. No, I’m…
