The Konings in Kenya (no longer)

Yesterday, my friend Alice posted as her Facebook status, “Alice can’t take much more of 9 yr old daughter drama. Really over it. Walking away…” How did all her dear Facebook friends encourage her? Did they pump her up with … Continue reading →

Paul has been doing some writing this year for Trazzler.com, a travel website. Users browse through unique, often quirky, travel write-ups submitted by users or hired freelancers like Paul. One of his “trips” is currently a semifinalist in Trazzler’s summer … Continue reading →

Today is my mother-in-law’s 82nd birthday. I miss her. Strange things often remind me of her, like serving spoons and quirky characteristics Lily displays. I’ve shopped the following article around to a few magazines in pursuit of the elusive publication … Continue reading →

It’s secrets are known only to the military elite. I’ve read rumors that even the president doesn’t have visitation privileges. Located somewhere in Nevada, the U.S. Air Force base is shrouded in mystery. Access is restricted exclusively to those with … Continue reading →

But Julie showed up. We’re redoing our front yard. It’s only a hair bigger than a postage stamp and only seems to be able to sustain crabgrass, bermuda, and weeds. We are abandoning grass completely and gunning for a Monet-ish … Continue reading →

Not really, but wouldn’t it be fun?! We all talk about how we wish HGTV would come and spruce up this room or that, but we never do anything about it because, seriously, what are the chances they’ll select our … Continue reading →

“Mrs. Newby’s chocolate pie tastes just like yours.” Actually, my pie tastes just like Mrs. Newby’s, and I’m ecstatic over Lily’s appraisal because that means I’ve been making it right all these years. Not marrying until I was nearly 31 … Continue reading →