When Did I Become an Antique?

by | Sep 9, 2010 | Just Laughs

A few weeks ago my husband and I went out to dinner in Stillwater, Minnesota.  Stillwater is a quaint, little river town along the St. Croix.  It’s known, not only for its beautiful shoreline, but also for its shopping. There are loads of stores filled with...

Ignite the Fire

by | Sep 8, 2010 | General

One of the additions we have made to our house is a fire pit.  Mike and I love to relax sitting around the fire, talking and laughing.  We use it as an opportunity to get involved in our neighbors lives, inviting them over to talk and share hot dogs and...

How Does Your Garden Grow?

by | Aug 26, 2010 | Just Laughs

My husband and I moved to Minnesota just two years after our wedding.  I was anxious to fit into the Minnesota culture, which somehow, in my mind, meant that one of the things my husband and I should do is grow a garden.  Having grown up a city girl in California, I...

The Discipline of Commitment

by | Aug 25, 2010 | Life Issues

For many people commitment has become something negative – a four-letter word.  Each day we are faced with decisions and opportunities.  Avoiding commitment is not possible.  Commitment takes discipline.  How can you discipline yourself to commit?...

Swimsuit Therapy

by | Aug 25, 2010 | Self Discovery

I made my first trip to the pool this week since the baby was born.  Jeff has Mondays off, so we loaded up everyone and headed out for a day of fun in the sun. I am a little overwhelmed by the amount of gear it takes to get four kids and two grown ups...