Growing up approaching fall meant more than back to school. It meant apple picking with pies, cider, applesauce, and other tasty treats. We simply headed to the backyard and started grabbing the ripe fruit from trees my great-grandfather planted. Fall … Continue reading →
Auditions for the next American Idol season have begun. I used to be a huge fan of the show, but become less of one each year. Still somehow, it’s like a train wreck that I can’t quit looking at for … Continue reading →
Are you a person who is driven by so many goals and expectations that you find little time to do anything for the pure joy of doing it? I doubt that this is a pattern that fits everyone, but I am learning … Continue reading →
We’ve been looking at ways to find great books for Christian kids. I posted an overview of the topic here. One thing to keep in mind is the tone of the book. For the purpose of this post, let’s define … Continue reading →
I shared in one of my earlier posts on foster care a little about my own family’s journey to foster care. Unlike many families who wait until their children are all grown up, or at least in their teens, our … Continue reading →
In Part 1 (August 3, 2015) of this article, I listed dangerous online trends parents and children need to be aware of. These trends include: Challenges such as the Fire challenge, Planking, and Surfing. Chat sites such as Ask.fm, Chatroulette, … Continue reading →