Backstory – Honest Children I was wrestling with versions of the truth as reported on the news. Which truth does one believe? I feel for children growing up in this chaotic time. How do we teach them to tell the truth and stand by the truth in an age where truth is as steady as […]
Parenting/Children
Charlie Brown
Backstory – Charlie Brown I had just returned from the Rotary Club meeting where I received a giant hug from a fellow Rotarian. The wonderful feeling of camaraderie it engendered made me want to write about it. Regardless of current cultural warnings, keep hugs as part of your life. They are precious and will fill […]
It Takes a Village
Backstory – Takes a Village In my youth, the whole town seemed to participate in my development. Today, parenting is much more private. This story is about a few different approaches. Consider This Show – Takes a Village Click to listen or follow below to read. A friend and I were agreeing that it takes […]
The Wooden Bowl
Backstory – Wooden Bowl This episode is not original. It was related by a story teller; those folks who face their audience with nary a teleprompter in sight and narrate their tales. Wish I knew the name of the story teller, to share with you. Consider This Show – Wooden Bowl Click to listen or […]
Courtesy Close In
Backstory – Courtesy In our adult, two-person family, kind words are natural and spoken often. I wondered how good we were about being kind to each other as the kids were growing up. I remember one request for politeness that worked. I asked one day that everyone ask, “May I be excused?” before leaving the […]
The Christmas Pageant
Backstory – Christmas Pageant This Christmas story is absolutely true. Daughters Cheryl and Lisa and son Michael acted out the skit. We have the photos that captured it. All Cheri’s idea, based on the Christmas teachings that had touched her heart. Their actions touched ours. Listen in or read the text, please. Consider This Show […]