Tag Archives: family
Protecting the Birds in Your Nest
Yesterday, my husband and I discovered a pair of Carolina wrens had begun building a nest in a watering can on our back patio. We watched off and on all day as the wrens worked tirelessly bringing twigs, straw and … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Well, spring has sprung. It’s the end of April, and we all know what that means: Mother’s Day is fast approaching. I know that soon there will be an inquiry or two from my kiddos (and husband, who still lovingly … Continue reading
Taking Care of Aging Parents: It’s Not for Wimps!
Today was a very busy day. Along with searching for a dress for my son’s upcoming wedding and shopping for groceries, I spent several hours at a nursing/rehab facility in our town at the bedside of my sweet 91 year … Continue reading
Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance
Recently, I slid quietly into a new decade of life—one where I get discounts on Tuesdays at certain department stores and receive targeted ads for wrinkle creams on my computer. I even qualify to go on the church bus … Continue reading
Dealing with Discord in Your Extended Family
Family—can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. Living peacefully in a family without experiencing any drama, disagreement or discord is nearly impossible. Instead, just when you think things are moving along smoothly, an issue crops up with a family … Continue reading
Heart of the Matter 