A lot of people have asked me how the Tomato Staking was going. Well, I think you really have to be home to try it, and the only time last week we were home for any length was Monday morning – and that went well! LOL! So I’m going to…
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Kid’s Sale!!!
Every year my friends and I participate in a Kid’s Stuff Sale at a local church. It’s really big, fills an entire gymnasium, and all the clothes are in great shape and free from stains, holes, etc. I probably only buy my kids a couple items the rest of the…
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Computer Time
I used to savor my computer time – like a sweet dip in a pool on a hot and humid day. But this week I started doing the accounting work for our business. I actually enjoy the work and I like knowing what is going on, but the 2-3 hours/day…
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A Blog About Nothing
I started a blog of random thoughts but deleted it because really, it was nonsense. I’m so tired – I’m getting over a light stomach bug and should go back to bed, but I’ve spent so much time there that I’d rather sit here and stare at my computer screen.…
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Getting the Lead Out…
So now I need advice – how do I my motivate my children to work quickly? When I give them tasks, they usually take forever. Unless I set a timer and threaten and yell, which I don’t like to do, they mope and dawdle and procrastinate. They’ve been “cleaning the…
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Easter Sunday
I wrote and read the Easter Narration for our church this year. I’m pasting it below. It went around the music, so it’s a little disjointed, but for the most part it flows. Enjoy, and Happy Easter! 🙂 Most stories begin with “Once Upon a Time.” This story, however, begins…
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Good Friday
What makes Good Friday good? Death, blood, thieves, darkness… And why did Jesus have to die anyway? Why couldn’t God have said, “To cleanse yourself from your sin, you must wash in the river.” If my daughter Abby stole $10 from a store, I’d require her to pay back the…