Last week, we had a momentous day at our house filled with colorful paper, bows, and lots of sugar. Birthdays are best when enjoyed with a 5 year old, I’ve discovered. Sprinkles on cupcakes and princess rings cause “oohs” and “aaahs” and pizza or hot dogs for dinner create great excitement. …
Read moreA couple of weeks ago, my husband went fly fishing with his uncle and the kids begged to be taken along. Unfortunately fly fishing is not easy to do with little kids underfoot, so they had to stay home with mom. I promised them I would take them down to…
Read moreThe tall, thin black man approached my husband and me as we crossed the busy Chicago street. He asked if we were from the nearby Bible school and we assured him that we were. Studying in downtown Chicago provided many opportunities to meet unique individuals from homeless drug-addicts to young…
Read moreMy little black kitty was running and playing around in the field behind our house when I realized he was not alone. I walked slowly into the field to see not one, but two enormous bald eagles. My husband and I kept following them, wondering when we would scare them…
Read moreThe secretary of my daughter’s school asked me if I could help with a bulletin display case in the main hallway this spring. Since it was the beginning of April, I used the theme of showers and flowers. I had been given some winter bulbs as a Christmas gift which…
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