flashback friday – “haiti: music to my ears” – 9 aug. 2012

This week's "Flashback Friday": On this 8th anniversary of the devastating Haitian earthquake, I wanted to share this post I wrote shortly after a 10-day mission trip my son and I were blessed to participate in during the summer of 2012. I love these people and their country, and my short time there has forever... Continue Reading →

January 12, 2018 2

happy birthday, josh!

Today I am sending out a happy birthday wish to Josh as he turns the big 32! It's been a crazy week, so I didn't have time to write a new story. Instead, I'm rerunning this older one. 😉 Hope you enjoy it! --- In honor of his day, I thought I'd blog about one... Continue Reading →

January 10, 2018 0

flashback friday – “let’s be honest” – dec. 11, 2008

On Friday's, I occasionally highlight old favorites from my previous blog, "From the Top of the Stairs." I hope you enjoy the re-runs as much as I do . . . *** One of the things that I love about this time of the year are all the Christmas cards from friends and family, and... Continue Reading →

December 22, 2017 1

in hot water

It was a stand-off of epic proportions, the air as fraught and full of tension as that between Kellyanne Conway and any sane member of the mainstream media. My two-year-old son and I stared at each other over the rim of the fish tank lid, his bright blue eyes looking defiantly into my green ones. "Do NOT... Continue Reading →

December 18, 2017 25

flashback friday – dec. 18, 2011 – “all i want for christmas”

ON FRIDAY'S I (OCCASIONALLY) HIGHLIGHT OLD FAVORITES FROM MY PREVIOUS BLOG, "FROM THE TOP OF THE STAIRS." I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE RE-RUNS AS MUCH AS I DO... --- Being the Christmas season, I once again find myself thinking back on my grandparents--especially my Grandma--who personified the Christmas spirit. This is just a small snapshot... Continue Reading →