GUEST BLOG: “Grace-Based Living” by Crystal Lutton – Commentary by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
August 21st, 2013
Grace-Based Living by Crystal Lutton Over the past ten years of reading insurmountable books, articles and magazines on Parenting, I have finally come upon one single book that literally wraps up every excellent parenting nugget of advice concisely into one special book: “Grace-Based Living,” by Crystal Lutton. Crystal graciously provided her incentive in ...
Remember the Time …..? By Robin Sydney Wallace
August 11th, 2013
Many years ago, I had a friend who, whenever I would start to talk or tell a story, would interrupt me before I got through the first sentence and say, “Wait a minute, Robin. You forgot to say which way the wind was blowing.” It sounds a little bit like ...
Increase the SPF on My Sensitivity, Please by Melissa Swedoski
August 6th, 2013
Recently, I've been pondering if I've gotten more sensitive as I've gotten older. About my looks, certainly. I check the lines, the dark spots, the wrinkles, the grays, a lot more thoroughly than I ever did. If I think someone is either sizing me up, wondering how I'm married to ...
Front Porch Sittin’ by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
July 27th, 2013
We have lived on our street for just over 8 years. It's a typical neighborhood, a few elderly residents still holding on, empty-nesters that are enjoying the extra room, some cohabitators, and those like us, with children. When we were looking at the house to buy, I hadn't paid any ...
5 Things You Probably Know About Parenthood by Melissa Swedoski
July 23rd, 2013
Some days, it doesn't pay to be a mother. Okay, it never pays to be a mother unless you've figured out the magical way to get paid for changing diapers, soothing crying babies, living through sleep deprivation for years, and so much more. If you have figured this out, please ...
Ode to My Sister by Margaret Hart
July 21st, 2013
My sister was here recently for her annual summer visit. We don't see each other often because she lives in mid-coast Maine and I live in southern Connecticut. It's a good seven-hour drive or maybe six hours if you drive 85 miles an hour, and don't stop for food, gas ...
Age Ain’t a Number, It’s Just a Perspective by Melissa Swedoski
July 16th, 2013
When I agreed to marry a man 13 years my junior, I wasn't thinking too clearly. That is to say, I was so giddy with excitement, that I didn't take my usual pros/cons approach and fashion a list of why this is a good/bad idea. Yes, I was that really ...
Sea World and the Moral of the Story by Melissa Swedoski
July 9th, 2013
Have you ever taken a trip and almost instantly regretted it? Have you ever taken a vacation with family and learned some valuable lessons? Have you ever returned from one of those adventures with a huge bruise across the right side of your face? Well, then, my friends, you should ...
You Say Useless Baby Gift, I Say Motherhood Gold by Melissa Swedoski
June 25th, 2013
This weekend I'll be attending a baby shower for my sister-in-law. I don't know how much you know about Texas and, more specifically, East Texas, but baby showers are a thing. Decorations, favors, games, food, beverages, presents. It's just one guy shy of being an engagement party. And generally speaking, ...
When I’m 64, Will I Still Want One More? by Melissa Swedoski
May 28th, 2013
What's one more? Have one more. You won't even notice. It's just one more. Come on, you've got time for one more. Since about 20 minutes after the birth of our youngest baby girl in May 2012, I've been pondering if I want to have another. Baby, that is. After all, ...
