Here’s Milk In Your Eye

When Gemma was born – at home – we had a long list of items to get in preparation. 10 towels, 8 washcloths,3 blankets, thermometer, rubbing alcohol . . . the list went on and on.  Among the many items were several prescriptions that needed to be filled for...

It’s My Birthday

Or It WAS my birthday. Almost 2 months ago. *sigh* It’s my Jesus year and I am WASTING IT! Okay, that’s a little dramatic but where has the time gone?  Sheesh. It’s been a long time since I celebrated my b-day in California.  It was nice to be there...

Pool Side

When people learn I grew up in California, they assume a few things. Among them, I must’ve lived close to the ocean and that I must love the water. Not so much on either point. I am not fond of spandex. I’m not a great swimmer. Give me a mountain meadow...

Pony Tales

I don’t know how it happens, the catching of horse fever, but I know that it does. I speak from experience: as a child I had a friend with horses and they were generous with their time and experiences and it was fun.  And then, justlikethat, I NEEDED a horse,...

Stream of Semi-Consciousness

It’s a Monday morning, before 8 am, and I am up. And on the computer.  The girls are already fighting (I think they picked up where they fell asleep last night) and how does one handle 6-year-old attitude? There is laundry – ever so much laundry! –...