Thoughts on books, family, and life in one impressive package.

A Very Special Day

At 8:32 AM 11 years ago today, I gave my heart away for the third time. As I watch my beautiful baby girl poised on the cusp of womanhood, there are not enough words to express how much having her for my daughter means to me. A very happy birthday to my own...
The Sunday Salon – July 14th Edition

The Sunday Salon – July 14th Edition

Happy Sunday, everyone! We are officially in the dog days of summer. No baseball game for us this weekend, but we do have guests in the form of Jim’s oldest sister, her husband, and their youngest daughter. Our niece just graduated college and is starting her...

We’re Halfway There…

2013 is half over. Here is where I would normally lament how quickly time is passing, but you know what? It is passing at the same rate as it always does. Even though we have been busier than I thought was humanly possible this year, it has been a fairly good year so...