Click Play on this song before reading this post. Mary Louise Perlando was born in a house in Oakland, California, in 1920. The baby girl in a family of three. She was born to Croatian immigrants. Grandma eloped at 18 to marry Johnny Allen, a Greek man who drove the bus on her route. They were madly in love. Married 15 years, Johnny … [Read more...]
Hey Mom – This Is Why You Matter
I love being a mom. But, there's been moments,okay, maybe years, where I felt like this person with a thousand colorful dreams no longer existed. I remember thinking, I used to have adult conversations about important things. I used to wear a dress and cute heels. Who is this woman with dark circles under her eyes, in a baggy t shirt and … [Read more...]
Are You Browsing the Internet and Feeling Lonely Again?
I recently did a survey of my readers. I'd never done one before and thought it might help me to know a little more about them. I was surprised with the results. A couple nights ago, I got ready for bed and shared the results with my husband, "One of the questions I asked is, 'What are you struggling with...faith in God, marriage, parenting, … [Read more...]
Turning 18 – How to Know When Your Child Is REALLY An Adult
Do you have an adult living in your home? After reading what I have to say, you may think a little differently. According to Pew Research there's a whole lot more 18-34 year olds living at home than ever before. While there are lots of excuses reasons given; poor job market, college degrees harder to come by, and a myriad of other things, I 'd … [Read more...]
Put Down That Book And Tell Your Kids A Family Story, Instead
Stories. We love them. In books. In movies. Tucked inside a magazine, it really doesn't matter. When you boil down pretty much anything from TV comedies or just bumping into a friend at the grocery store--it's their story they share to bring you up to date on their life or yours. Stories aren't just for entertainment. We do a great job as … [Read more...]
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