Welcome to the third installment of “Mailbag Monday!“ Below are the topics/questions that were sent in and up for discussion this week. Feel free to agree, disagree, add on, whatever you … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Ashton and Adoption
Archives for 2014
One Really Cool Thing About Overnight Camp
There are tons of articles floating around about the benefits of overnight camp. (I have even written a few myself.) But this one is different. There are no moving pictures and it’s not a Top 10 … [Read more...] about One Really Cool Thing About Overnight Camp
Mailbag Monday! Floaters VS. Stumblers
Guess what?? Remember last week when only 2 people contacted me about "Mailbag Monday?" (It was the first week). Well, this time more than 2 people sent in topics! (Yay!) ...Lots of emails and private … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Floaters VS. Stumblers
6 Things I Learned From a 38 Special Concert
A few months ago one of my girlfriends (“Fly”) got a new car---one of those really cool new jeeps. The jeep had 38 miles on it so I started calling it “38 Special.” Right after Fly bought the car, she … [Read more...] about 6 Things I Learned From a 38 Special Concert
Mailbag Monday! Toilets and Stop Signs
Welcome to the first ever installment of “Mailbag Monday!” I thought it would be fun, on Mondays, to discuss topics or answer questions on anything. ANYTHING. One question or one topic a week, but … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Toilets and Stop Signs
You’re Not Alone (VIII)
I’m not saying these are all about me. I’m just saying if you feel the same, or you have done it too, you’re not alone. You’re not alone if… 1. When you try to use your DVD or TV, you have to say … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (VIII)
Good To Be Back
During the summer, my family and I live at an overnight camp in northern Michigan. Camp is its own little world. Everything you need is at camp. You could go several weeks without ever leaving, and … [Read more...] about Good To Be Back
A Little Help With Homesickness…
The first day of camp is an emotionally driven day filled with bittersweet, mixed feelings. Excitement and anxiety are literally playing Tug of War in the stomach of almost every parent and … [Read more...] about A Little Help With Homesickness…
“My Writing Process” Blog Roll Tour
When Kay Bratt, the child advocate and highly acclaimed author, asked me if I wanted to do a “Blog Roll,” of course I agreed. I had no idea what she was talking about, but I was honored that she … [Read more...] about “My Writing Process” Blog Roll Tour
What To Do When You’re Just Totally Losing It At The End Of The School Year
The end of the school year is a crazy time of recitals, parties and graduations, and with those events come times, dates and rules. For me, it all got very overwhelming. I couldn't get it together to … [Read more...] about What To Do When You’re Just Totally Losing It At The End Of The School Year