My children have been fighting for 240 minutes. Yes, I counted. 240 or 14 thousand 400 seconds of whining and fussing about absolutely nothing. Nothing is wrong. They have food and clean clothes, a house dry from the rain and spring storms. 14 thousand 400 seconds of stressing me out. Not long ago, the sounds of distress the blister of quarrel spilled over to my feet’s edge and I would mediate over their protests a habit I had to quit in order to initiate growth

Find your song, daughter; raise your voice to the sky. Each woman’s soul bears a bird: if the feathers fit . . . fly! Courtesy The...

Overweight has been my fate From years ago until of late. I thought I had the devil whipped, But then I saw I was unzipped. I walked for...

I love Jimmy our son Somewhere over the rainbow His heart teaches us how to live . . . Kindness Faith in action Forgiveness is born into...

Another sensational recipe from Anita “Recipe Queen” Stafford. For the soccer fans in my family, the season never ends. The serious ones...

Education One Anytime is the perfect time for fun activities with the kids that will help them read, write and learn, but adding a theme...

Getting ready for the weekend . . . Butterscotch style . . .

Nothing like a Smart Alec Cat to get the games rolling... LOL

When it’s time to take the Christmas wreath off the front door I always feel a bit let down, and I can’t help but imagine the poor door shivering naked in the cold winter air. I know the stores immediately restocked all the Christmas shelves with new goodies in anticipation of that sweetheart of a February holiday, but it’s still too early to hang a Valentine wreath on my door. It’s also too early for springtime florals, even though I’d love to see something in bloom. This si

This morning was a foggy morning Early swimming at the pool And driving to school I had to trust the path was clear . . . Feeling prayers...

My fortune cookie fortune read . . . “Others are inspired by your courage.” I smiled. First thing that comes to mind is my favorite...

❤ Some BEAUTIFUL work by one of our daughters… 16 year old, Alyssa. Had to share ❤

Lay me down between the covers, pull the words up to my ears: saints and angels, liars, lovers, worlds of cheers and tears and fears. Wrap me up in worlds of wonder; I’ll read and dream through timeless years. Lay me down between the covers, pull the words up to my ears.

Today I helped at my son’s school. As I did some paperwork to help my son’s English teacher with i-ready reading scores, a student came out from history class and sat near where I was doing some school work. She had lovely long hair that was dyed pink half way down her back. She was crying. I believe she found history hard. Her teacher came out and said it would be okay and not to cry. He was trying to be nice, but the level of school work these days is most challenging. I fe

How many days can a 7-year-old “forget” to brush her teeth while off of school ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Three. The answer...

I Was Just Thinking Thumb for a head, a four-fingered tail, legs crayoned on so it can stand… Lord, thanks for the blessings this bird...

A cake enclosed with a chocolate cage makes an impressive presentation. When I read about making a chocolate cage for a cake, it sounded...

Poof! The structure is a cartoon. Beams burst out like watch springs, floors flay like toothpicks, joists now sticks cannot hold a load, or be re-constructed back into that intricate attic cathedral. Even cross beams and braces that once had the elegance of a mantis now resemble scrambled eggs, the skeletal remains of Irma’s destruction Like sailors venerating the safety of their ship, my family’s achievements were deferentially displayed in the cocooned walls of our home. No

Good Thursday morning to all! So, we have a wonderful contributor, Terri Jones, who’s husband has written a wonderful book, Good Boy,...

Just in time for Halloween, The Legend of Sassafras House is out! Written by our wonderful guest blogger, Anita Stafford, who blesses us with the best recipes, Anita has whipped up a tale to entertain you… Here’s the synopsis: Twelve-year-old Kale Flores knows life is not fair. He needs a friend, but more than that, he needs mney. When he learns there could be a fortune hidden in the Sassafras h ouse, he thinks his luck may have changed. Never mind the house is supposed to be

The time has come again. You take a deep breath of fresh air and throw the door open wide. Immediately, you wish you had invested in that...

We laugh early morning on the way to school And we pray admiring the sky He makes room for his old bully at lunch to sit near him I am...