Tending the Home Fires

Over the weekend, the kids and I went to Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard with our friends the Musgraves and some of their friends. It was...

I thought this old ad was funny. "It coaxes cheerful spirits and clear-thinking for the rest of the day." I wish!

October By William Cullen Bryant AY, thou art welcome, heaven's delicious breath! When woods begin to wear the crimson leaf, And...

Many of you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month (How can you miss all the pink?? I actually saw pink ribbon-shaped bagels be...

I wanted to add a few more things about CLOTH DIAPERS. To be fair, I have to add a couple more CONS, just so I don't seem too biased. ...

It's difficult to know how best to love and serve someone who has lost a baby. Even I struggle with "what should I say?" So ...

September has been a busy month here, with getting back into the swing of school, co-ops, field trips, golf lessons, choir... but I'm s...

Some of you may think I'm a little strange for using cloth diapers with Moses. Why would anyone go through the hassle of washing diaper...

Yes, today is my 28th birthday. As I inch closer to 30, I'm feeling more and more... unconcerned about turning 30. Hopefully I'll ...

Today was a beautiful day. Sitting at the computer, I felt clearly the light tickling of the baby kicking around in my womb for the first ...