Treasures In Jars of…Ragu
Yesterday was grocery shopping day. The flour and water paste I was contemplating was a viable option, but in the interest of not stunting my childrens’ growth, I fled to the store for something with...
View ArticleThe Gift of Sand and Water
Anyone who knows me well can attest to the hold that the beach seems to have on me. The sound of pounding water, birds overhead, toes in sand, sun on shoulders, salty air — it’s almost too much....
View Article“What’s Included” In Mexico
Next month my husband and I are leaving the mess in the kitchen, turning on our heels, locking the doors, and escaping into the wild blue yonder together. Along with some of our best friends and our...
View ArticleFamily Friday: Compassion Project
I don’t know about where you live, but the past few weeks have blasted West Michigan with painfully icy wind and record-breaking snowfall. I wish I could say that I’m loving it, but in truth, I’m...
View ArticleLeaving Breakfast at Tiffany’s
I’ve never been a big “shopper”…if by shopper you’re picturing a classy, well-manicured Breakfast at Tiffany’s 30-something clicking through the mall with a bouquet of bags bursting from the nook in...
View ArticleTen Reasons I’ve Been MIA
It’s been awhile since I’ve gone ten days without a blog post! For you hangers-on, here are ten reasons for my absence: 1. We went to Florida for Spring Break, and in some comically-timed [or divinely...
View ArticleThe Scrambled States of America
If you want to teach your gang geography, encourage them to value travel and well…possess the general knowledge that a reference to ”Washington” does not necessarily denote a conversation about our...
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