Kids!

Gifting your spirit

I really, really enjoy getting gifts for other people. However, there is one caveat to this endeavor that I covet. If I feel pressured...

Go play the game

Do you find yourself playing someone else’s game or the one that honors your strengths and gets you play time? I hope it’s the latter,...

The reasons you need to consider your childhood play

What did you enjoy doing as a child? Do you continue to do any of the things that brought you joy? If you haven’t, take a few moments...

4 ways to survive living with your teens and tweens

You were handed your baby and the world responded in fireworks and soft, cuddly warmth. Sure the baby cried and you spent hours, days,...

In The Air

I first saw them as I winded through the fabric line barriers that wrapped a maze toward airport security. The mother’s hair was pulled...

When life throws you more snow

This winter has brought us more snow and cold than I thought conceivably possible. Each time we handled one storm, dumping upwards of a...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

This title comes from a 1966 film. Here is the synopsis I took from imdb.com: Blondie (The Good) is a professional gunslinger who is out...

The puzzling of a good day

The Beginning The day started like any other. I was seated at breakfast with my 7-year-old son and the time was 7:15 am. Despite there...