Mr: I’ve had these thoughts on death. If I ever blogged, it would be a post. I think death is necessary because “….” What do you think, honey? Mrs: Nod. Hmmm. Mr: So can I guest blog on your site? Mrs: Without missing a beat. Nope. Mr: What did you say? Mrs: Nope. (Writing’s not… Read More My Husband Threatened Me
When my father died, I kept the wooden box in which he had stored his tools. Dad worked as a plasterer, so the box is scarred and coated in plaster dust. But this box reminds me of all that I learned from him about earning a living. From Dad, I learned that loyalty and pride… Read More My Father’s Box
A friend of mine who suffered greatly caring for her ailing parents found herself an orphan in her 20s. She was left with such an inheritance that she could – by her own admission – stay in her room and live on take-out the rest of her life. Meaning, she was set. My friend was… Read More The Secret to Happiness
STUDENT Art A Geography A History A Latin A First Lunch A+ Math A Music A+ Phys Ed A Second Lunch A+ Public Speaking A – Reading B Science A Writing B+ TEACHER Beautician C (Can pull off a B when she crams) Dr. Mom A- Homemaker C Homeschooler A- Nutritionist A Tired, crazy… Read More Report Card
I started this blog as a writer and now am writing you as a blogger. Did you know I care about my numbers? Did you know I think my readership rocks, not just for the depth but for the size? I have readers who have bolted their seat to this blog. Anyone who wouldn’t want… Read More Blogging: I CAN Have It All
According to Malcolm Gladwell, behind the genius of high-achievers that leaves us awestruck is really just 10,000 hours of practice. Let’s see what this might look like for you as a drummer, Tennyson: You’ve put in at least 500 hours thus far. 1 hour of practice a day, 35 free days in a year –>… Read More Genius
Early this year: “Birds fly. Horses run. You write.” “Awwww, honey. SO sweet!” But wait. Two weeks ago: “So dya see my post?” “Oh, yeah. It was GOOD. Sounded like you plagiarized or something.” ????? My Biggest Fan, Part 1
He’s come to expect a lot from me on this board. “You’re not Shakespeare and not everyone’s going to wow all the time but once in a while you hit these home runs.” Gee. Thanks, Husband. Comments closed.
1. I eradicate the flu, cancer, and the bad grammar virus. 2. I’m Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago. No, not talking about what lands her in prison. I mean the moves, her look, her zip and tang. 3. I wiggle my nose and the dishes disappear from the sink. 4. I sing jazz in a red… Read More In My Fantasy
I couldn’t resist this post. Five-year-olds memorized facts in seven subject areas along with 1) the names of all the U.S. presidents 2) 24 verses of a chapter from the book of Ephesians and 3) enjoyed hands-on explorations in science, art, and music. Middle and high schoolers also wrote papers, redrew the map of the… Read More We Underestimate The Human Brain
A Holistic Journey 