We are leaving today for a road trip to Arizona. And packing creates stress to me. I fear I might forget something--so I take everything!A library of books--fiction and nonfiction.My prayer journal and writing notebook. DVDs and books for the kids.Medicine and vitamins. Summer and winter clothes--just in case. Trail mix, beef jerky, fruit, Continue Reading
Teens and Plastic Surgery
What's up with today's teens going in for plastic surgery at age 14? Who's behind this trend of younger and younger surgery ? Are moms and dads encouraging this? Is it the media's fault? What are teen magazines saying about this? I wonder. I think I need to grab a few magazines in Barnes and Noble and a latte and find out.Two weeks ago while Continue Reading
Repeat Offender
Many of you already know, I'm a mentor to incarcerated teen girls. I volunteer with Youth for Christ, a great ministry. Recently, the gal I'd been seeing for a few months was released. I was excited for her, yet deep down, I had my doubts.Good news: She called me when she got out. A really good sign as most teens make promises they don't keep.Bad Continue Reading
Drama Daughter
My nine-year-old daughter, Hannah, loves to dance. She's been in tap and jazz for four years now. And I must say she's a natural. I have two left feet, so it's great to watch her move with rhythm. Maybe she got her talent from her dad. His moves in the nightclubs caught my eye and then some when we were dating in our twenties.So anyway, last night Continue Reading
Sometimes I Wonder
Between loads of laundry and writing an article, I spent my lunch time channel surfing. And what did I find on at least five channels? Anna Nicole Smith's death. Her loved ones in court fighting over where to bury her still decaying embalmed body.Is that the lastest, greatest news? Is her sudden death story that intriguing? It must be when all the Continue Reading
Another Video Worth SharingThis video shows the power of a hug. I had to post it. May it remind you to hug those you love. Continue Reading