Remember When They Meant All
It seems to be a popular trend for people to fight their battles on social media sites. I know more about people’s dirty laundry now than...
The Quest for Nice Things
When Char and I were first married, we didn’t have an abundance of money. We did, however, have more than enough bills and a baby on the...
The Freedom of Decluttering
I swore I would never do another one after the chaos that was brought into my yard two years ago. It’s bad enough to have to deal with...
The Walking Purse
I hate carrying a wallet. I have one or rather I had one before I bought this new case for my phone, which now comes with a wallet of...
Texting Breeds Bad Habits
One of the things I enjoy about texting is the ability to ask a bunch of questions at once and just send them off. If I think of...
That Day of Love Is Coming
It’s almost here, only a couple of days away. Valentine’s Day. The day that some look forward to every year and others dread. It’s filled...
That Lived-in Look
It was something my mother would use to judge a home we had visited. If it had a pristine, dust-free, clutter-free look, she would say...
Patience Needs a Study Hall
“Lord, grant me patience and I need it right now!” I’m not sure where I first saw that saying, but it spoke volumes to me at the time....
My Dumb Smart Phone
It has to be a setup from the phone companies to force us to buy a new, more expensive phone. I mean, two months before my two-year...
How Is Your Gratefulness?
One of the biggest complaints of many employees as well as family members is the feeling of being underappreciated. It’s been one of the...
