Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

Three Cheers for…

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Who would you be willing to give three cheers for if you had the chance? Today, I would like to focus all my cheers for the mothers that raise their children alone. The other day, one of my friends, Tyler, and her teenage triplets showed up at the most unusual place. My son was receiving […]

Our 64 Year Old Easter Bunny

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

I suspect Easter is a holiday many celebrate in the Columbia area. After all, it is a major holy day for many of us that we’ve been reminded of throughout the season of Lent. Then, of course, there is the celebration of the Easter Bunny coming to our homes and leaving tasty sweet treats that […]

Just a Hop, Skip and a Jump

Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Are you a camper? I used to think the only way I wanted to camp was at a Holiday Inn or some other kind of hotel/motel. When you have a son that’s in scouts and you are a single parent, you learn how to. Children get so excited about camping and they want to share […]

Healing Hurts of the Heart

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

Today I talk about hurts. We all have them. Often, they creep up when you expect them. Other times, they come out of nowhere and you are totally unprepared for them. Sometimes, hurts are associated with holidays. Many of my most memorable hurts occurred close to or on holidays. As the years have come and […]

All My Rowdy Friends are Coming over Tonight

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007

All My Rowdy Friends are Coming over Tonight is one of those fast paced – get yourself in trouble – country songs.  Hank Williams, Jr. sings the song about being a mess but inviting all his rowdy friends over for a party at his place in the woods anyway. Don’t know about you, but I […]