Thoughts by Ryder By Amy ‘Aloha’ Neal

Depression is more than having “the blues”. The Webster definition is severe despondency. In realistic terms, it is like jumping into a...

Be a child daily, that’s the secret. Mind over matter is about being at peace daily, in spite of circumstance. Being a child of God...

I remember Mama, who always worked so hard. Working in the house, planting flowers in the yard. Canning her own vegetables, sewing on a...

I used to have anorexia But I am Better now Sometimes it is a challenge, But most days it is fine Our son sparkles light Daily into our...

Toddler Tales of Turmoil You know you’re a parent when the only writing instrument you have on your person is a crayon with bite marks on...

sweet it is . . . the rush through your veins sweet enough to lure you in like a mouse into syrup nose quivering tongue tasting further...

Thoughts of Ryder By: Amy ‘Aloha’ Neal

Sugar Spice and Spilled Milk This is too much fun not to share. Great little project for you, and even the kids,, any day… When I read...

The Adventures of Mister Courtesy: Patricia ‘Golden Girl’ Lynne

My daughter and I drove to the airport to pick up my other daughter. Jokingly, I said it will probably take me three times to get it...

Poetic Thoughts Every child is beautiful talking of butterflies and running barefoot They are uninhibited and truly free Children's eyes...

My youngest has a renewed interest in ancient creatures of the land and sea. We went fossil hunting on an unseasonably warm day in...

I don’t like this yoga class. There is too much breathing,” a YMCA member said to our sweet yoga instructor, Terri.

Teenage Tales of Terror Well, it has been quite the ride. I started blogging years ago when the kids were under 10, screamin and shouting...

Pregnancy is the biggest Hail Mary in the world. So much that, in fact, I may or may not be pregnant at the moment (just kidding—I know I...

The Adventures of Mister

On the day the satellites fell from the sky The cell phones, untethered, collectively died, And folks who’d been yakking with friends far...

A reminder to enjoy every single moment of every single day. It’s been an incredibly tough couple of months, both physically and...

I believe there is no better way to teach children to eat healthy foods than to involve them in meal and snack preparation. Given the...

I am in his world with a Mine Craft guy on my key chain I know the latest rap songs, books and movies Jimmy’s jokes keep me happy in the...

It is wonderful to be a Mommy to Lola Girl She is pure love Lola’s feminine energy fills our hearts with Joy

There are days when I channel my mom, When I’ve choked on my last bite of calm. I mount my old nag, Rope the kids with my rag, And not so...

The Adventures of Mister The Magic & Mysteries of March would not be complete without a pose from Mister…. By: Mister Plunkett, courtesy...