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I had my students give impromptu speeches last week, and one of the topics they could choose was whether they preferred to communicate face to …
Just Parker and Me…
There are some things that are difficult to appreciate. I definitely took for granted all the one-on-one time that Madi and I were able to …
The Beginning of the Beginning
When our children are born, we immediately start the process of “letting go” of them. They start by sitting up by themselves and being able …
Sweet, Sweet Smooches
Parker’s nighttime routine has been evolving lately; we read a couple of stories, pray, sing a song, give hugs and kisses and lay down with …
Adventures in Pureeing
I’ll be honest, my mini-food processor has not been called into service very often. I did make basil pesto last summer, and there have been …
Are we sick of the beach yet?
“Aren’t you sick of the beach?” That was the question that my sister asked me when I told her that we went to the Grand …
Making history…one day at a time…
Anyone been following the political scene lately? This is probably the first presidential election that I have followed so closely, especially with so many historical …
“Rachel-Butterflies”
I made it through my first day of school, and while I am definitely rusty, it went relatively well. There aren’t too many students that …
Back to work…with a stiff neck…
Classes at Cornerstone start tomorrow, which means I’m going back to work, my long and beach-filled summer at an end. No complaints here, because it …
Mom the Stage Manager
I have been involved in theater at different times in my life, and one thing that you quickly realize is that one of the people …
