"Definition of promenade
1: a place for strolling
2: a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place for pleasure or display
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14....let's celebrate the light with an official afternoon promenade! All ideas welcomed to...
Every 9 minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD).
That was the case for my Granddaddy, Albert LeBron Patterson, in May of 2015. PD is neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure.
Granddaddy was a true "caregiver" in the...
Retreat.
Dictionary.com defines "retreat" as "a place of refuge, seclusion, or privacy." It also speaks about "retreat" in terms of "withdrawal."
That's what I found that I needed in this season of life and motherhood.
My husband and I recently went on...
Several of my friends and neighbors are pregnant or just had a baby, and a couple of them will be having their first child this year. I started thinking about what advice would have been helpful to me before...
Preschool is a common construct in our society. For a variety of reasons, many parents choose a preschool program for their children at ages 2, 3, 4, or 5. Sometimes it's a logistical choice - the parent (or parents)...
"Grandma, why did the chicken cross the road?" Her face is precious and she's about to burst to tell me the punch line. A four year old's humor is so much fun. They're just discovering how to say funny...
Back in the 90s, there was an infomercial that came on all the time featuring a short, spiky blonde-haired woman, Susan Powter, who was selling her "Stop the Insanity" workout videos. Every year as Spring Break inches closer, I...
As much as I love the meaning, magic, and joy of Christmas, I can't help but find more fun in the lesser holidays. Valentine's Day is full of hearts, hugs, candy, and pink; Groundhog's Day is a chance to...
I don’t know about you but there are very few things that I NEED to live a happy, balanced, and fruitful life.
Maslow had it right in his hierarchy of needs. Other than having my basic, safety, and emotional needs...
Dear First Baby,
I see you watching me with your little brother when I’m making faces at him or caressing his little head and face. I try not to be so absorbed in him that I forget to make special...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
