Parenting is an Act of Faith
When people find out I have seven kids, the first thing they ask is whether I’m Mormon, or Catholic. In this valley, that’s a fair question. When I answer that I’m Pentecostal, the second thing I hear is, “You have seven kids? But… you look thin/great/fantastic/terrific/[insert flattering adjective here]!” and – let’s face it – … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Wednesday Back-to-School Edition!)
Whew! I know you darlings didn’t actually expect me to post Bad Gratitude Monday on MONDAY this week (or any other week, for that matter – it’s rarely posted on Monday)! So much to do, so much to buy, so much to stress over… Melody Beattie has a wonderful quote about gratitude, and it’s very … Read more
Daddy Got Lei’d on Father’s Day…
…and boy, was he surprised!The kids made candy leis and “sodas” for Mr. Wright at church for Father’s Day. How cute are those?! The leis are mini candies, wrapped in plastic wrap and strung together with ribbon. The sodas are malt glasses, filled with unwrapped chocolates for the “soda” and topped with mini marshmallows and … Read more
A Crash Course in Satire and Why Sterilization Doesn’t Work
Someone named Judy Brezina of Carlton, Washington thinks I have no business calling myself a writer. She said as much in her May 14, 2009 letter to the editor of the Lake Chelan Mirror. I have more than enough publishing credits to claim otherwise, but to each her own opinion. Speaking of which, a Google … Read more
I’m Much Too Young to Feel This Damn Old
ALERT: There is absolutely no humor in this post. It’s nothing but a “The Gonzo Mama feeling sorry for herself” post. You’ve been warned. I can’t really say when this feeling began. Perhaps the breaking point was waking up one morning and finding that I’d become the un-expectant mother of seven children at the ripe … Read more
Bad Gratitude Monday (Don’t Jump!)
Bad Gratitude Monday comes this week from Washington, D.C. during our annual trip for the National Association of REALTORS Mid-Year meeting! I have a lot to be grateful for today! 1. Our plane landed safely!2.Our suite is beautiful!3. I know I’ve finally arrived as a print columnist, because my editor called today to inform me … Read more
