Every true blue southern woman has a junk drawer located somewhere in their home cause we were raised right. Need a needle to sew...

One of the best things about summer is the arrival of fresh tomato season. An abundant crop calls for a savory tomato pie. This delicious...

That’s me in the bath. Shocking, says you. A woman, who hates the bath? You must be havin’ a laugh. But who has time for a long soak? There’s only so much you can do lying there in a puddle of warm bubbles. I can’t get my list of jobs done. I can’t get a novel written. I’d soak for Britain if I could do that at the same time. “No electronics in the bath, Debra.” That’s my husband. He thinks I’m joking about not liking a long soak. But it’s the feeling in my hands and feet whe

Our teen son, in his wisdom, taught me to listen to the birds after my cousin passed from skin cancer. 'Mum, the birds are spirits' Image...

Poetry was made for mothers, scribbling stanzas in stolen moments during bath time, defenseless against sudsy splashes, or silently and...

From ScreaminMamas Headquarters . . . Hug a black cat today – it’s all love! xox

Look for an angel where a feather is found My grandma said there is one around She told me of my guardian angel, too All I could think of...

Friday, February 24, 2006 12:30 PM We picked up (four-year-old) Kayla early from Solel preschool. Gabe jokingly mentioned to Hailey’s mom...

Teens Need a Purpose  Awakened within them  To be told with honesty They matter Teens’ eyes dream of Better tomorrows Ones with no...

“It’s Spring! It’s Spring!” sings the robin. “Hold it right there!” tweets his wife. “Here I am freezing my tail feathers off… this is...

This Girl Who Danced pregnant at Radio City Lives each day As simple gift Aware listening in to God’s breath Her son growing strong since day 1 Is her Hope for tomorrow Her dreams for today He’s always been with her Within her Spirit Lifts her up Unaware he’s her Joy He’s Gods This girl Who Gave birth Thanks God for all Because good Arrives from Everything Now is What we are Given This girl is strong She’s soft Loves With her Soul Is at Peace This life flutters by Her wings a

How far will you walk with me in faith? If I reach out my hand, will you take it— step out on the water and dance? I’m no one to trust,...

So my 7-year-old sat in the bathroom on the toilet with her computer for literally 35 minutes to do nothing but pee. When she finally...

One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen Is Older couples handing hands My parents are my favorite To see Because they are So...

What will we be when we’re no longer three? when we’ve come back to two— the me plus the you. What will we talk of if not of the kid? will we go back to things we long ago did? Or move on to things we often wished we could do? what will we do when we’re once again two? Openpexels - AnnH.

“Neigh!” you say, pointing to the horse on tv. “Neigh!” you say, gesturing to the Great Dane dwarfing lesser dogs in the park. “Baboo,”...

Unexpected news . . . My friends kidney failure A future death sentence Difficult words to hear a somber lonesome tear Half shaved,...

Dad cuts my hair He tells me he still has my soft, golden Hair in a bag from when I was little Dad cuts my hair and I am free To be me His little girl Always a girl, Simple, happy to have A dad Who cuts my hair.

Moon’s white waterfall cascaded onto winter’s wide white seas; hard to say who shone brighter . . . ~ Courtesy The Whimsical...

Mamas, why is diet always an issue????  It's been a few months since I posted about the dreadful "D" word because I thought I might actually have it under control. NOT!  In truth, I just plain lost track of all the pasta and calories.  After finally trying to squeeze into the last pair of stretch pants and careful observation, I realize this issue is still alive and growing - AT ALARMING RATES!!! And the Holidays are here!!!!  AI Image by Freepik.com All I ask for Christmas i

Nothin like being in the middle of a Cracker Barrel and your 5 year old stands up and proceeds to announce to the entire room that her...

- Celebrate life it is gift A child grows to be beautiful for God Humble art it is to trust and believe Wisdom is freedom Walk the path of hope creating joy wonder and excitement To live is to breathe in God’s love Breathing out is  giving Him all we have knowing life is Forever…