Month: November 2017
Murder mystery is entertaining read
It has been 12 years since one of Elaine’s students disappeared on a class field trip and her life went spiraling down in shame and lost confidence. One day, she and her detective husband were discu... Read More
Finding thanksgiving in the ordinary
Burned out light bulbs, broken toilet seats, dead dryers, broken door locks, broken water heaters, and electrical outages remind me that reasons to be thankful abound in our daily lives. We can also l... Read More
Homeschooling takes commitment and determination
In August 1999, I made a brave and life changing decision. I started homeschooling my children. My eldest was in second grade, my second born was a preschooler, and my baby was a toddler. It has been ... Read More
People can be like fruit trees
Our two pear trees blessed us abundantly with excellent fruit this year. Since pears spoil quickly after they ripen, I was feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed by our blessing. (I hate to waste anyt... Read More