Pennie can be found sharing at The Accidental Blogger, a space where she opens up about some of the things that interest her most – like travel, cooking, canning, jewelry and writing. I recently had the opportunity to participate in the incredible experience that is Listen To Your Mother (LTYM). My LTYM recap was shared here on …
As much as she loves her mother’s advice, Mona Andrei has decided she’s writing her own rules from now on. This post first appeared on Mona Andrei’s personal blog, Moxie-Dude. If you’re reading this during working hours, it’s okay. I’ve thought of an excuse a good reason for you. It’s called research. We’re researching the impact of creeds …
Camille blogs regularly at camilledeferthompson.com. This post was originally featured there. Sue proved a skillful forger. The note I dictated to my good friend and co-conspirator passed the scrutiny of the school secretary. I fixed my eyes on the floor as I handed it to the stiff woman behind the counter, and mumbled something about …
This post first appeared on Parenting Grown Children: What Dr. Spock Forgot to Tell Us. We are on a downsizing binge. A bag a day is my mantra. I am purging file drawers full of yellowing papers, closets crammed with outdated clothes, basement nooks stuffed with never-used heirlooms. We may sell our house– the one …
This month would have been my parents’ 67th wedding anniversary. They had only 40 years together before my father died in 1989, and Mom passed away last November. Through the years, she always marked the date. I’ll continue the tradition and think of them as young, healthy lovers. The grainy, black-and-white photographs from 1946 fluttered to …
