Paddle Out Your Differences
Recently I took our grandsons out on the lake in the kayaks. Everyone had their own boat, although some of the boats were easier to paddle than the others. We…
Back to Basics
During the pandemic, we tried to find some creative ways not only to keep in touch with each other, but also we tried to find some innovative ways to keep…
Puppet Show
Trying to keep from going crazy while quarantined during the ‘2020 COVID 19 pandemic’ was a full-time job. During the second week of quarantine, I was getting bored. My husband…
Math Teacher
Our oldest granddaughter was in kindergarten, and she could not WAIT to share some of her knowledge with everyone at home. As we visited on Facetime, she could not wait…
Do as I say… not as I do.
I decided to buy something fun for the boys to play with at our house. I found some ‘crazy carts’ online and talked my husband into buying these carts made…
Oops! Skipped a Step!
Shortly after our son was born, my husband decided to do a DIY home improvement project. Our kitchen faucet was leaking where it was mounted on the wall. He had…
Out of Control
When I was fifteen years-old we moved from Montana to California. I had my driver’s license, so I did most of the driving. With my mom riding shotgun, and my…
Refuge In The Cold
Growing up somewhat in the country, our parents involved us in a group called 4-H. This is an organization whose mission was ‘to encourage youth to reach their fullest potential’,…
Passport Home
Parent fails happen at all ages. Some are more devistating than others. This time I didn't know if we were going to make it back into the United States!
Follow My Tracks
Each of us find a time in life where we have to fully trust someone else. One of theose times for me was when I learned to drive.