Author Archives: Heart of the Matter

My Daddy and His Pocketknife

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  My daddy always carried a pocket knife. No true southerner (nor midwestern country boy, which my father was until he moved south) would leave home without it. During my growing-up years, I saw that pocketknife called into action more … Continue reading →

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Being There (In honor of the best Daddy I know)

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  He’s been there for the basketball, football, volleyball and softball games. The soccer and tennis matches. The band concerts, recitals, and awards nights. For years… Always encouraging. Always supporting. Always applauding. Always there. He’s been there for dinner and … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream and Barney Fife

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

  I was sick with some type of bug last week. I was miserable. On the second day of my illness, my sweet husband brought me ice cream to make me feel better. He knows it’s one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Culture: Stoking parental dreams of fortune and fame

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

In today’s world we are enamored with celebrity culture. We “follow” movie and TV actors, spend loads of money on concert tickets, and idolize “bigger than life” sports figures. Many parents, who never realized their own dreams of achieving fame, have … Continue reading →

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Traditions: Important glue to the fabric of your family

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Heart of the Matter

Children love traditions. If you disagree, just try telling your 10-year-old you will no longer be going to Santa’s Tree Farm for your Christmas tree. Traditions create a sense of family identity; a security, and a feeling of unity. My … Continue reading →

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