A recent conversation with a nutritionist yielded the following dietary conundrum. According to her I was eating too much starch, equal to a cup of sugar a day, and thus could hire myself out as a Japanese beetle trap. I was eating too much starch on the recommendation of another … [Read more...]

The day of the wedding finally came. It seemed like a lifetime had gone into this moment; actually my entire life had gone into this day. I was beautiful, Sally, my maid of honor, was enchanting and the whole church was filled with well-wishers. There was a knock at the door. I … [Read more...]

They all say it’s easy, and in the beginning it is, trust me, it is. But what they don’t tell you is at times things can get rough, things change, and people can grow apart. And all that happened -- but, unfortunately, mine grew a beard as well. I was just like any other average … [Read more...]

Three-Year-Old Apple of My Eye Sweet Baby Girl: "Mommy, can I sleep in your bed?" Exhausted Mother of Four: "No, honey, you have to sleep in your bed." Apple: "There's scary shadows on the wall." Me: "Do you want me to turn out your night light?" Apple: "No, then it will be … [Read more...]

Middle age has lowered my body’s center of gravity and taken some of my self esteem with it. In fact, a simple incident at the grocery store confirmed how the mighty have fallen. By that I refer not only to my flesh, but also to my husband, because the entire incident revolved … [Read more...]