Tonight, I remember my niece, Kyomi, who was only with us for four short months. I remember the day she … More
Tag: family
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 … More
Do Kids Ever Need a Personal Day?
I imagine many of you who read that title quickly formed an answer. The concept of a personal day is … More
Lessons from my Lithuanian Grandpa: How I Learned to Cuss
Mike Murphy, my father-in-law, loves to share humorous stories about the family. He declares himself half-Irish and half-Lithuanian. Here is … More
Why are those Irish Eyes Smiling?
March is finally here, one of my favorite times of year! While most of our house is sick with the … More
Let Music Touch Your Soul…
Last fall, much of my time was spent caring for my mother post heart surgery, so many hobbies were put … More
Family and the Power of Fishing…
Several years ago, I attempted to write a novella. It was an amazing experience! I committed to 15 minutes EVERY … More
Don’t Leave all your Green on the Emerald Isle!
Last spring, after saving for seven years, Chad and I took our children on the trip of a lifetime. We … More
He Married Mrs. Butterworth…
The end of 2012 has been tough. We witnessed the unthinkable and now have to move on. I thought the … More