Very Random Randomries

by | Feb 10, 2008 | Pensieve's Poetic License, Personal, Random

[1]  My buddy-and-favorite-webmaster, Phil, has Paula Deen’s February newsletter up.   In addition to her recipes for Molten Lava Cakes and Roasted Prime Rib (yes, life is short, start with dessert first!), there are some tips on making a...
Mothers and Daughters and Traditions and Tea Parties

Mothers and Daughters and Traditions and Tea Parties

by | Feb 8, 2008 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Holidays, Kids, Mom stuff, Party, Personal, Photos, Surcies, Sursees, Cercies, TREATS!, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day

Thirteen years ago, my mother-in-law timidly asked me if I’d be interested in hosting a mother-daughter Valentine tea party for my then three-year-old daughter, her first grandchild.  After giving birth to four sons, she was delighted, finally, to have a little...

Families never crumble in a day (continued)

by | Feb 5, 2008 | Faith, Family, Personal

{Continued from this post} Her remark was not mean-spirited, it was no verbal attack.  Understanding those things didn’t lessen the sting of its truth. We’ve given our children the latitude to say anything to us as long as they do so...

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