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Carolyn’s Story - A Tribute

Jun 1 2006 3:34 pm

A year and a half ago, we wrote “Carolyn’s Story,” the sequel to “Margaret’s Story.” You see, in her first book, Feminine Appeal, Mom told the story of her... Read More ›

Son, Show Honor to Women

Jun 1 2006 12:23 pm

Chivalry may be disregarded in our culture, but it receives ongoing attention in our home. That’s because one way to show oneself a man is to be courteous and... Read More ›

Strawberries and Dip

May 31 2006 5:25 pm

It’s strawberry season here in Maryland, and the other day I went with some friends and took my sons strawberry picking at a local farm. Besides my boys stepping... Read More ›

Son, Kill a Bear or a Lion

May 31 2006 2:47 pm

Obviously we’re not requiring Chad to literally go out and kill a bear or a lion. Although, one of our readers, who is a Firearm Education and Hunter Safety... Read More ›

New Attitude

May 30 2006 5:49 pm

Last Friday many of my friends boarded buses and planes headed for Louisville, Kentucky to attend the New Attitude Conference. I have to confess to feeling a little bit... Read More ›

Son, Keep Your Domain in Order

May 30 2006 10:35 am

I enjoy cleaning and putting things in order. (I know, there’s something wrong with me!) Chad, on the other hand, strongly dislikes these tasks. (Did I mention that my... Read More ›

Memorial Day

May 29 2006 11:57 am

This American holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Since then, it’s... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

May 26 2006 7:47 pm

Thanks to Zoanna in Abingdon, MD for this Friday laugh. Have a delightful weekend everyone! Nicolefor Carolyn, Kristin, and Janelle “Scale or Scoreboard” Yesterday my husband put a new... Read More ›

Mrs. B

May 26 2006 4:37 pm

I have two names. Most people know me as “Janelle,” but to a very special group of people I am “Mrs. B.” You see, my husband is the Children’s... Read More ›

Son, Work Hard

May 25 2006 3:13 pm

When I remind my son that he is thirteen now and that part and parcel with growing into manhood means more work and less play, he doesn’t jump for... Read More ›

“I will not forget you.”

May 24 2006 6:20 pm

Recently, I had a conversation with a woman whose mother-in-law is suffering from Alzheimer’s. As the disease attacks her mind, the cumulative knowledge and memories of a lifetime are... Read More ›

Son, Learn from Your Father

May 24 2006 11:29 am

Encouraging Chad to learn from his father is number one on my “Show Yourself a Man” plan. And for good reason. What better way is there for Chad to... Read More ›

Another Crosswalk Article

May 23 2006 4:21 pm

Click on over to Crosswalk.com today. They are featuring a chapter written by my mom from Girl Talk on a mother’s discipline. I have included a little paragraph here... Read More ›

“Show Yourself a Man”

May 22 2006 3:27 pm

While CJ and Chad went away for their annual father-son trip two weeks ago, I was able to take a personal retreat—something I attempt to do every six months... Read More ›

Our Poor Neglected Sidebar

May 22 2006 11:41 am

If you’ve been reading this blog for more than a couple months, you’ve probably wondered why it’s taken us so long to read the books listed on our sidebar.... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

May 19 2006 8:08 pm

We’ll close out this week on the food theme, but switch from ice cream to another summer favorite: the barbecue. This Friday Funny exposes the truth about what actually... Read More ›

Ice Cream Pie

May 19 2006 12:32 pm

Our “sisterly differences” are on full display in the arena of food. For as long as I can remember Kristin and I have requested the same dessert for every... Read More ›