I think the worst gifts are the oh-no-it’s-almost-Christmas kind. I cringe when I see the things stores have out for last-minute shoppers. Ugly boxed costume jewelry. Boxed candies that was probably made and packaged at Easter. Car safety kits. I pity the mothers and wives who are going to unwrap a Chia pet or a pair of pajama jeans given un-ironically. And don’t get me started on the footie … [Read more...]
We are gearing up for Thanksgiving at my house. This week I will cook and freeze most of our Thanksgiving meal. Everything but the turkey will be ready to go. I know this makes me sound almost competent, but it’s a desperation move. I’ll do anything to avoid any last-minute panic and random trips to the grocery store during the worst week of the year to shop for food. Last year there was … [Read more...]
It’s back to school for much of America. Time for school also in Haiti--a nation rebuilding from a devastating earthquake and years of political unrest. Few schools are free for the children of Haiti. Either the schools are run by a charity (my church supports one in Dubuisson, Haiti,) or the parents must pay for fees, food, transportation and uniform. Because of low incomes and … [Read more...]
I have four kids at home and one husband, who is Ricky to my Lucy. He puts up with late dinners, occasional clean underpants shortages, and my madcap schemes.
