Last weekend the men in my life were away for our church’s annual “Burly Man Retreat” (no running water…outhouse…the whole bit) , and I thought it would be the perfect time to have some “girly time” with the little lady in my life. Kayla and I had been planning this for weeks….painting toenails, cuddling on… Read More The Birds, the Bees, and the Roosters…
In her dark room, tucking Kayla into bed for the night….. Kayla: Mama? Me: Yes? Kayla: Why didn’t Jesus just run away or take Himself down from the cross when people were trying to kill Him? Me: Well, He didn’t want to go through with it – it was very hard for Him, but He… Read More Bedtime Conversations
(or from the land of Ivory Tower Living as my friend Izzy might say) At a community organization’s dinner 2 years ago: Organization Member: So, what kind of pastor are you? You’re not an evangelical are you? (incredulous) Like George Bush?????Robert: Well, that depends on your definition of evangelical.Organization Member: Oh, you know…..like George Bush…..someone… Read More From the Land of Tolerance and Diversity
This year’s well-checks were anticipated with much anxiety. Last year, Kory fainted while simply listening to the conversation I was having with the nurse over his need for a chicken pox vaccine booster. (Not his first fainting spell.) We, of course, did not go through with the shot because it took a while to calm… Read More Dr. Kenny’s Office – Never a Dull Moment
In the mail this week, we received a copy of the AAA Times. (We’re not members, so I’m not sure how that happened!) The front cover story was about taking road trips from the New England Area. Canada was highlighted, especially since North America’s oldest city, Quebec, is turning 400. Another Canadian destination spot mentioned… Read More A Kindred Spirit Turns 100
Actually, he is still alive and well, the one who spoke these words numerous times in a variety of ways in the last two weeks…. “Mom, why would you want to ruin my life over a little thing called math????” or “Is ruining my life what you really want to do, Mom? Over math? Really?”… Read More Life Ruined at age 11 – Mother and Saxon Math Alleged Perpetrators
Only if you read the very long book review below, or the book itself, will you appreciate the following conversation (if you call call it that – my mouth was wide open and filled with cleaning instruments) with my dental hygienist yesterday…… Hygienist: Your gums are very healthy. I bet you don’t drink soda or… Read More Fire Feeding at the Dentist