Backstory – Children Listen I over-heard a scolding being given to a couple of early school students. I could see their eyes glazing over as they heard what I could tell were the same messages that had been delivered often before. It was going right over their heads. I wondered what the scolder expected to […]
Parenting/Children
Just Like You
Backstory The song was from the If You’re Going Through Hell album by country singer, Rodney Atkins. It was titled Watching You and it was released in 2006. It’s the tearjerker behind this story. Just Like You – #485 There’s a country song I love. A father is singing about his young son who lets […]
The Art of Downsizing
Backstory Just how to start downsizing. That was the question. Most families realize that at one time or another, they’re going to need smaller space that will only accommodate less “stuff.” That time finally arrived for us and here’s how we went about it. Click to listen or follow below to read. The Art of […]
Thought Sharing
Backstory Beneath those masks, emotions may be broiling; anger, fear, resentment. Gathered at the dining room table, families can discuss those things – or create a sanctuary for discussing anything but. Click to listen or follow below to read. Thought Sharing – #166 If you are a family that comes together at dinner time, you […]
Pen Pal
Backstory Handwritten notes? In the day of briefest possible communication like tweets, texting and Instagram? Here’s the story of how that came about. Click to listen or follow below to read. Pen Pal – #331 “Do you think Grandma would like to be my pen pal, ” my 10-year old grandchild asked her mom. We […]
Immortality
Backstory My son lives far away, on the Canadian border. I seldom witness his interaction with his children. But when I do, it’s a beautiful thing; one that makes me proud of what he learned under my roof. This is about one of those rare moments when I actually saw immortality created. Click to listen […]