In Praise of “Mom” Jeans
I started this particular blog topic some time ago, in direct opposition to the proliferation of crack I see displayed out in …
My Mother Quilts
My Mother is an anomaly. She makes beautiful quilts by hand — pre-machine style. She’s not unusual because she quilts… or crochets… Not …
Stop Stupidity in the Public Education System
So, if you have a failing school (based on test scores) and you want to fix that… what do you do? Let’s …
Homeschooling Again
A couple weeks ago my 12-year-old (who, coincidentally, reads on a late high school/early college level) brought home a permission slip from …
Enjoying Tough Times: Home, Meals and Simple Pleasures
The economy sucks. It’s horrible out there. People are losing jobs in record numbers. The “basics” cost more now — a LOT …
If all we really have is time…
You have heard the old query… “If you had 24 hours to live, how would you spend them?” And I’m sure that …
A sparkly, glowing 2009
Every year, every January 1st, I have this great hope that the upcoming year will be a bright and beautiful one. For …
Public school rant
I know, it’s an old topic with me, but I can’t help it… The holidays bring out the worst in me where …
Sometimes my lack of maturity smacks me in the face
You would think, by now, I’d be old enough to know better… Sometimes, I expect the world to be fair and for …
