If you’ve landed here, you’re either a loyal, lovely reader, or if you're a new friend, maybe you wanted a peek in my window of craziness. Regardless, we're talking about mamas today. I was asked to write for Illinois Farm Families in honor of Mother’s Day, reflecting upon being a farm mom, ... Read More about Growing Souls
Being Extreme Is Just, Well, Being Extreme
Okay.So my family farms. We are a grain farming operation, specifically growing corn and soybeans.Grains.We also grow kids around here. Lots of them. Healthy ones. Smart ones. Funny ones, and sometime ornery ones.Har, har.I don't contend to be an expert on anything, except maybe what NOT to wear to ... Read More about Being Extreme Is Just, Well, Being Extreme
“Dr.” Oz vs. Actual Doctors
Today, I actually sat down to watch the Today show (yes, I'm still watching it, even though sometimes I feel like it's a sibling show to E! News.). Why is this so monumental? Well, friends, with our house remodel, we have now joined the 21st century with...drumroll please...THE DVR.The fact that we ... Read More about “Dr.” Oz vs. Actual Doctors
Aging and the Ageless
After sharing this Instagram picture on Facebook last night,I received a comment that completely shattered my already tender, aging heart.Do you see the comments about the daughter who is 25? Well, I was her daughter's sixth grade teacher, when I was 25. Vickie so kindly shared with me that Lauryn, ... Read More about Aging and the Ageless
Easter Hangover
First of all, let me just thank you all for your kind words about my last post. I am trying to be real, relatable, and in a relationship with you, dear readers, so your commentary makes this writer's heart soar. Thank you for supporting me.Secondly, is it appropriate to have the word hangover in the ... Read More about Easter Hangover