*Blogger's note: Farmer Joe is in the house today...literally. It's raining again, and again, and again, and while that is not good for our unplanted crops, for his mother, Karma, it means a thoughtful tribute to a loving mom. Happy Mother's Day, early, to all you moms out there. Here’s to you, ... Read More about In Honor of Mother’s Day- Guest Post
Talking About Talking
It’s not surprising to those who know me, even those who may have just met me, that I’m a talker. I do it for a living. I speak at different events. Even as a toddler, I had a debate over Kleenex vs. Napkin with my dad. When our first child spoke in complete sentences at a year, I was surprised, ... Read More about Talking About Talking
HSUS and Us
This morning, as I was readying my girls for the bus, the Today Show was on. Yes, I'm still watching it, bit by semi-miserable bit, but I was excited to have something on the TV that didn't have a cartoon character on it (unless one considers Al Roker cartoonish).Anyway, the teaser for the next half ... Read More about HSUS and Us
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Will GMOs Really Hurt Me?
I consider myself a relatively reasonable human being. I am modeling this behavior after my mom and grandma, who have strong morals and convictions, but tend to question and be skeptical, in an educated, calm manner.Thus, my thoughts on the GMO (genetically modified organism) debate tend to err on ... Read More about Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, But Will GMOs Really Hurt Me?
Water, Water, Everywhere, and NOT a Drop to Flush…
Or drink.Or wash hands.Or---GASP---make COFFEE!!Honestly, remember when I proclaimed I would never complain if it rained all the time? Remember last summer when Joe did a rain dance in his towel when it rained a measly 1/2 inch?Well, we're all home today, no school thanks to flooded roads, no chores ... Read More about Water, Water, Everywhere, and NOT a Drop to Flush…