"Not all those who wander are lost." – J. R. R. Tolkien
EACH FRIDAY I 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... --- "Where's Chef Ramsey When You Need Him?" I am sick to death of all the meals that I serve at home. And by all, I mean the... Continue Reading →
The assignment was to do an archival report to find out what was happening in the news on local, national, and international levels on our date of birth. I had a blast going through old newspapers and magazines, and came up with some interesting stuff. Now in this particular class, we are required to bring... Continue Reading →
We lived in a little farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Dad was on the road as a truck driver, so it was mostly just mom, my little brother, and me. Mom’s life was not easy, especially with a constantly squabbling 13-year-old and 5-year-old. I don’t remember the particulars, but I know my mom was... Continue Reading →
EACH FRIDAY I 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... --- "ENTERPRISING YOUNG THING" This past week, Savannah got bored and decided to set up the stereotypical lemonade stand to make some money. The only problem was that... Continue Reading →
EACH FRIDAY I HIGHLIGHT OLD FAVORITES FROM MY NOW-ABANDONED BLOG, “FROM THE TOP OF THE STAIRS.” I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE RE-RUNS AS MUCH AS I DO! --- "THINGS I MISS" A hairbrush, gray. Another hairbrush, pink. Kitchen knives: 20 or more; the latest set less than 3 months old. Socks. Shoes. Headphones. Cell phones.... Continue Reading →
EACH FRIDAY I HIGHLIGHT OLD FAVORITES FROM MY NOW-ABANDONED BLOG, “FROM THE TOP OF THE STAIRS.” I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE RE-RUNS AS MUCH AS I DO! --- "MOTHERHOOD IS AN EXPERIENCE" Several months ago, one of the soccer moms on Savannah's team asked if I would be interested in having Savannah join 4-H (Head,... Continue Reading →
living life on the back roads 