A List Every Parent Should Make

While in the midst of settling into our new home, selling a home, teaching, and other activities, I am squeezing…

You’ve Got Mail

Some people say that I am too quick to throw out or donate old items. Well, I do have a…

You Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine

When I visit friends, one of my favorite activities is to browse their bookshelves. I never know when or if…

Gerard Butler and Russell Crowe Envy You

Lately, I’ve seen so much emphasis on famous people in the news and social media. After thinking about what life…

It’s Fast, Easy, and What’s for Dinner

While I enjoy cooking, the weeknight rush is a challenge for me. Here is a quick meal that is among…

To Run, or Not to Run

I would like to start by saying that I am NOT a runner! However, every year I enter a 5K…

Cadavers Need Not Apply

Here is another section from my father’s memoirs. It tells the story of my grandfather (Grandad), George Roche, Jr., and…

She’s a poet and didn’t know it…

I see many bloggers share their poems. While I don’t consider myself a poet, I am proud of my acrostic…

Remembering an Angel

Tonight, I remember my niece, Kyomi, who was only with us for four short months. I remember the day she…

Are you Married to the World’s Cheapest Man?

I used to think my husband, Chad, was the cheapest man on earth.  The first summer after our wedding, we…