Category: family
August = Allergy Season
August means allergy season in our house. Sneezing, eye-rubbing, and allergic salutes can be seen performed by any one of three family members. My entire life has been plagued by…
Sewing, The 70’s, and Grandma
I was telling a friend this weekend, as we stared at a tub of old doll clothes, my grandmother made all the Barbie Doll clothes my sister and I had…
What goes bump in the night?
Last night I had trouble sleeping. What’s new, right?! I have written about my problem with insomnia before. When I went to bed, I read as I usually do. I…
Savoring the moments of piles on the floor and cluttered closets
Over the last two weeks, I have realized that I really need to do some closet cleaning. This feeling has been augmented by a couple of factors. One is that…
18 is Not a Magic Number
Due to changes in the laws regarding privacy and such, a parent is no longer able to access health records, tuition bills, or any kind of private communication deemed to…
Art Shows
What do you get out of attending an art show when you are an artist? This morning, my husband, my youngest son (16), and myself attended a juried art show…
The Front Porch
Today, our front porch was cleaned, as I was expecting a guest. The front porch is only a small spot, taking up a square of five feet by five feet. It…
