by Linda | Jun 7, 2023 | Faith and Family
They got me! It’s not easy to surprise a momma who has her pulse on every detail of her family’s life. But they did. These are the last few days of my fifth decade on earth. Friday, I turn 60. This past weekend, Mike and my children surprised me with a celebration of...
by Linda | Dec 6, 2021 | Media Monday
You’ve seen the commercial. Yep – you know the one! It’s the one where you go through that entire box of tissues. This week’s Media Monday features the song behind a popular television commercial this time of year called “Dad”....
by Linda | Feb 12, 2016 | Faith and Family
It appears that I ticked off everyone as they left the house today. In an effort to offer some simple reminders, I apparently crossed into the “NAG ZONE”. I found myself, with each attempt, tightening my shoulders – just waiting to pounce. My mind began to rant – What...
by Linda | Feb 4, 2013 | Faith and Family
While the gang watched the Super Bowl last night, I amused myself with a stack of reading materials. My eyes would look up when the commercials came on and although not impressed with most of them, I did find two very heartwarming. The Clydesdale Budweiser...
by Linda | Jan 18, 2013 | Faith and Family, The Garden Gate
One of my fondest memories of childhood was cooking with the old metal kitchen set that was nestled under the trees in my family’s backyard. It was the center of hours of outdoor fun for me and my neighborhood friends. Collecting rich dirt from my mother’s garden,...
