It’s that time of year again. Time to revisit “The List”. As I read my 40 before 40 list this year it occured to me that some of my desires of things to do have changed. Like reading the classics, for example. Sure, I’d still like to read them, but now that I’m homeschooling, I’d […]
Yearly Archives: 2009
Serve God Save the Planet
A few weeks ago I was watching a program on public television. It was about the terrible flooding in Bangladesh. After showing thousands of homeless, hungry families, the documentary very matter of factly stated that American’s are to blame and we must pay. The next day, on the same channel, I walked past the TV […]
The Season of Busy
Sometimes I think I have a hold on the season of craziness, and then there are weeks like the last one. OMG…it was nuts! First, on Sunday was our annual Mother/Daughter Cookie Bake at my parents house. When we got there, my sister was sporting an apron that said “Santa likes my cookies best!” Let […]
An American Girl
Today was the big day! Savannah has been eagerly awaiting (and working toward) the day she could get her very own American Girl Doll. Used as an incentive for reading skills and tied in with her birthday later this month, her Dad and I were pleased to be able to reward her with one of […]
Easiest Fudge Recipe EVER
I thought I had posted this fudge recipe before, but I can’t find it so I’ll post it now. I am preparing for our yearly Christmas Cookie bake on Monday with my mom and sister, and every year my list includes this super simple fudge! Microwave Fudge 2 (12 oz) packages MILK chocolate chips 1 […]