I didn't think much of the Super Bowl this year. I didn't care anything about either team. I dried my hair during Katy Perry's halftime performance. And the anticipated commercials didn't live up to my expectations. Except …
4 1/2 Days
When my sister got married (many years ago) and there were suddenly two of our four siblings with out of town in-laws, my mother asked us to try to plan our holidays so that when we were at her house we were all there, even …
My Quiet House
My daughter is settled in Philly, looking for a job, ready to start grad school. My older son is couch-surfing in his college town, the suburban full of furniture and all his stuff, meeting with the classroom teacher he'll …
A Much Harder Leave-Taking
Five years ago this month, we left our daughter at college in a neighboring state where she didn't know a soul, eight hours from home and without a car. And I didn't bat an eye. I knew it was time for her to venture out on …
How Cute Is This?
My daughter's new apartment is small, but it has some wall space. So she got the idea that she wanted to something cute to hang her mugs on instead of having them take up valuable cabinet or counter space. She found a picture …
Family Fanatics
Thank you to www.fanatics.com (a comprehensive site for all your sports apparel needs!) for the challenge to delve into our many memories of how sports has brought our family together. It's been fun to walk down memory lane …
Philadelphia Update
What a trip! My daughter and I saw 5 apartments on Thursday and at the end of the day, the choice was quite clear, so that was good. We put the money down and will sign the lease when we arrive there in a couple of …
Would You Pray for Us?
My daughter and I are off to Philadelphia to find her an apartment. Would you pray that the Lord will lead us to the right place--one that is affordable, safe, and close to the school? Thank you! …
Boston
So we left the tranquility of our mountain retreat and braved the big city of Boston. Before I tell you a bit about our time here, let me back up. In December, when our daughter graduated from college, we asked her what she …
A Lesson in Trust
This week, I'm preparing to go on another trip with my husband. Part business, part pleasure. But as I was trying to set up a plan to meet a friend at our destination, I realized I didn't have all the details of our trip. …