Editor’s Note: I wrote the following as a response to a writing prompt about electrical storms wiping out the internet (shudder). I was asked to write about my passions… Nothing like being under the gun to write. Pressure? No pressure!…
Category: Musings on Family
Vote for Brandy!
As a young kid my parents covered my health insurance. In England, we used National Health Service doctors. No copays. No fees. All free health care. Of course, if you required a specialist the wait time could be lengthy. A…
A Movie Starring Me?!?!
Ever ponder the question: If a movie was made about my life, who would play me? I have pondered it, but never get to the part where I decide who will play me. I’m too honest and modest to choose…
Resilience: What Is It? #FishfulThinking
RESILIENT Resilient children are emotional It is a myth to say that resilient children are unemotional. Resilient people need to ask for help. If you have to ask for help, is a good thing. Resilient people act fast? Resilient people…
#FishfulThinking Online Presentation Today at Noon
My oldest loved all things orange. In fact for months her food intake could be divided in to the orange food group. Orange juice. Carrots. Canteloupe. Cheese. Mac & Cheese. And of course Goldfish! To this day, the kids still…
Oooey Gooey What Is Not To Love about Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls?
When my second child was born, I was prepared. Oh I forgot plenty once the baby arrived, but I knew what I needed to do after going through the hazing of having a baby and going back to work after…
Where Am I This Week?
Let’s start with where I was last week. This week is all about recovering from taking the train to New York and flying to and from Houston. New York was awesome. I met a niche toy company. This company have…
Characters at Disney
I’m on a roll with posts… On our first trip to Disney with our kids who were 3 and 5, my husband was thrilled to see the Robin Hood Fox at the entrance to Magic Kingdom. The fox was his…
Easy, Peasy Ideas for a 3/4-Year-Old’s Birthday Party
3 – 4 years is a great age. Girls of that age love any kind of craft. Pick a craft that does not require glue as kids have a hard time squeezing bottle, plus will be upset when crafts don’t…
Scraping, Chipping, and Planing…
After a cancellation due to snow I am back from the dreaded Periodontist appointment. I knew I needed to deal with the recessed gum on one tooth. Have known for years. But when three different dentists say “Yeah, you need…
