It’s “Mailbag Monday!” Thank you for sending in your topics and questions. This was the topic picked (at random) for this post: Pressure To Have Kids … [Read more...] about Are You Feeling Pressure To Have Kids?
Marriage and Family
Being A Camp Director’s Wife
(From The Archives: May 5, 2014) My husband, Cody, is one of the directors of an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. Every year, Cody moves up to camp at the end of April to start setting … [Read more...] about Being A Camp Director’s Wife
Wake Up Call
Do you ever feel like the Universe is trying to tell you something? Normally I don’t---but last week it did and I feel like I would be doing everyone a disservice if I didn't put this out. What … [Read more...] about Wake Up Call
Yay For Gay!
Do you remember where you were on 9/11? I bet you do. How about when John Lennon got shot? Kennedy? I wasn’t alive for Kennedy, but I was for Kurt Cobain and I remember exactly where I was when he … [Read more...] about Yay For Gay!
In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
I read an article once that said "Black dogs are less likely to be adopted than dogs of other colors." I never forgot that article because I didn't understand. Why would dogs get the shaft simply for … [Read more...] about In Defense of Black Dogs: The Bruno Marshall Story
Mailbag Monday! Ashton and Adoption
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
Working While Mothering
Recently, there was a contest on the Dim Sum and Doughnuts Facebook page. As part of the prize, the winner got to ask a question or choose a topic (any topic) and I would have to write about it. This … [Read more...] about Working While Mothering
Being A Camp Director’s Wife
My husband, Cody, is one of the directors of an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. Every year, Cody moves up to camp at the end of April to start setting up. My girls (4 and 7 years old) … [Read more...] about Being A Camp Director’s Wife
White People Problems (Part 1)
I must be out of my mind to start writing again. But, I have to. I threw that Introduction to The Family page out there so now there is pressure. Plus, time is passing and I curse myself every day … [Read more...] about White People Problems (Part 1)
White People Problems (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of White People Problems. I’m not trying to tell you what to do, but you might want to read Part 1 … [Read more...] about White People Problems (Part 2)
