January, oh January, how grey you can be! All eyes on February — Valentine’s day! With or without a significant other, chocolate abounds...

The Adventures of Mister LOL... We LOVE a Sassy Cat.

So, as we start the day, my daughter asks for a cold glass of water upon arising. Okay, simple enough. But, how can I pour a cold glass...

My Mum asked if I would help her organise the thousands of photos she has managed to accrue over the years which now seem to fall from every drawer, desktop and nook throughout her home. Being the ever helpful daughter I am, I loaded up several boxes into my car confident that I would get them sorted in no time what so ever. A week later the boxes sat untouched on my living room floor until I could put it off no longer. Grabbing a handful from the nearest box, I started to tr

Over this past weekend my  birding friend found a family of 4 River Otters.  This afternoon I headed out to the location and was able to...

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Thanks to our Recipe Queen, Anita Stafford, you can spend some quality ‘kitchen/cooking’ time with the kids...

Another fall from grace. I dread getting blindsided by suffering…any suffering! Even the kind where you smack your little toe against...

I vividly remember a courtroom scenario that the Judge, the jury, and myself began laughing out loud.  The final arguments were being...

Teenage Tales of Terror Okay, so my son is hungry. I tell him what we have. He says he doesn’t like it. Then HE MUST NOT BE HUNGRY!!!! So...

. . . Morning . . . first breath is Love thankfulness and joy Beginnings bright as sunflowers hatch on new born days. by: Paula “Poetess”...

Hawk is akin to Mercury, Hawk medicine teaches you to be observant, to look at your surroundings. Observe the obvious in everything that...

DacsMommy, Special Needs I will remember that i am more than “just” a special needs Mother. I will appreciate the dark circles under my...

I took Monty, my doberman, for a late afternoon hike.  It is finally cold and blustery out.  We ambled past my favorite vernal pool.  It...

Illustration by: The Amazing Susan Clausen From all of us at ScreaminMamas!!

My 7-year old daughter came home from school today and this is what she said... “ Guess what, Mommy… Luke likes me. He said he wants to...

Every cook needs a few recipes that are knock-out delicious, but that can be whipped up and produced at a moment’s notice. This dessert...

So another phone call from Little Red’s school informing me that he seems to be having great difficulty in class due to the fact that he...

“I just found out I’m pregnant and have no idea what I’m going to do!” – Fear. “I can’t walk outside by myself at night because someone...

Someone once said to me: “You sure have a burden on you.” At the time I did not think to correct the person. I simply walked away not knowing what to say but feeling uncomfortable. I know that people feel sorry for disabled or mentally challenged individuals. I have heard so many comments over the years but never a, “You are so lucky!” Well, I will tell you something… if a burden lies, it is not on my shoulders. It is not mine to carry. It is ‘Dac’s.’She is the one burdened

The Adventures of Mister PURR! When I’m feeling nervous, I crouch low to the floor with my Tail between my legs. When I’m afraid, you will see my back rounded up and my lovely hair standing up,   Please keep me safe! When I hunt – for me that means checking out every closet in the house. I lower my body with my chin on the floor.   I am sooo very quiet and then I pounce! When I show you my tummy it is a great honor.  It means I trust you. When I lay on my back, I’m content. M

I Was Just Thinking… Sweet peace . . . xox

Is the love of ketchup genetic? Recently we celebrated my daughter’s birthday at a local organic eatery. When the whole family gets...

Most everyone is delighted to be presented with a handmade Christmas ornament, but finding time to craft can be problem for many people. I’ve been doing some ornament crafting lately, and this project is one that can be completed quickly and requires little skill. I made these ornaments for a special family member who loves to play Scrabble, but I don’t think you have to be a Scrabble fan to hang these on your tree. With some help, the kids could put together their own orname

The Adventures of Mister… By: Mister, Courtesy Patricia “Golden Girl” Lynne