7 Raw Spots
My dog has a raw spot on his butt. We tried some home remedies, but we are going to have to take him to the vet. Of course, he will have to get moved to the top of the list above a host of other unexpected expenses we’ve had the last few months. Children who need Tamiflu took precedent over a dog with a red heinie. I started thinking about the word raw. The word even sounds raw and is not one of thos

7 Fall Flavors
There is finally a little crisp in the air here in Central Texas and I am excited to start doing some cooking. I survive the heat of the summer by only using our microwave, the gas grill or the toaster oven. Surprisingly, you can feed a family of five very well with just these appliances! The relief from the heat inspires me to experiment in the kitc

7 Things I Would Rather Be Doing
I was sick last week and my children the week before, so today is a catch-up day. I need to sort piles of paper, laundry, socks (yes, this is separate from the laundry) as well as do some writing and marketing work for my paying jobs. After being prostrate for the better part of a week, I s

7 Things to Know When You Have a Baby
I have been reminiscing about early parenthood because an old friend just had his first child and my neighbor is due with

7 Scraps Of Praise For Messiness
Ever notice the fact that Jane and I have over a hundred entries in “Appreciating” and barely a dozen in “Organizing?”   That’s j