The first time my boys captured a painted box turtle and put it in a five gallon bucket, I felt like I had hired a babysitter. For free. For hours the boys watched that poor turtle try to claw his way out of that bucket. He was picked up, turned over, and dropped. Occasionally they’d dash into … [Read more...] about Turtle in a Bucket: An Announcement
Books
Keeping Track: Books and Sharks
I'm not sure I’ve ever kept a resolution for three consecutive years. Until now. “Keep track of books I read.” It was a change of strategy regarding resolutions which you can read about here, and it worked for me. This year, two books stood out as all-time-favorite material. And you don’t have … [Read more...] about Keeping Track: Books and Sharks
The Resolution I Kept: Year Two
Admittedly, this is a rather ho-hum post. Confirmed as such by my first editor who only tells me the truth about everything I write. His bold and witty truth-telling has saved you from reading some stupid, boring, wordy stuff. And he may not approve of this snoozey post. But I’m … [Read more...] about The Resolution I Kept: Year Two
Start Living Braver
Click here to start living braver! If a short glance at the cover of this book starts your insides buzzing, or if your immediate response is to grab a dish rag, spatula, piping bag and start color-matching the icing to fix that atrocious “problem” you might enjoy and benefit from reading The … [Read more...] about Start Living Braver
When Doing Nothing is Actually Something
I’ve just finished reading Kathi Lipp’s new book I Need Some Help Here. I had the privilege of contributing a “Story from the Trenches” in the chapter entitled…gulp…"When My Child is Lacking Character.” (If you’d like a front row seat to what happens in our vehicle during our 15 minute commute to … [Read more...] about When Doing Nothing is Actually Something
The Resolution I Kept: A mid-quarter-ish assessment.
I used to set New Year’s Resolutions every year. Like a recurring nightmare, “lose weight” always topped the list. But after 20-something-ish years and three children…well, let’s just say I crossed it off the list as if to say “never mind.” But I do like knowing I’ve accomplished something during a … [Read more...] about The Resolution I Kept: A mid-quarter-ish assessment.