Seven Ways to Enjoy Your Own Party

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In today’s economy, more of us are eating in than eating out. This suits me fine, as I love a crowd at the family dinner table — we’ve been known to squeeze as many as 14 people around our table for six. I enjoy having people in our home, whether it’s a Christmas party for [...]

My Most Prestigious Award

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In the last couple of weeks I have been awarded the highest honor ever bestowed upon me. (Please pardon my messy desk.) My youngest daughter’s friends are at our house a lot, and I frequently drive carpool to various places, so I’ve gotten to know them pretty well. Last week we had a big party [...]

Life on the Balance Beam

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Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor, on her blog A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye poses an interesting question about finding the right balance in life. I’m honored that she tagged me for a response, but I’m not sure that my answer will be as meaningful as perhaps Lillie had hoped. I love gymnastics — in [...]

Mess, Chaos and Hugs

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