We have exactly one flowering bush in our yard.  We used to have a few of them, but they've die...

I love when the sun shines.  It raises my moods and makes me smile.  If I had my way, the ...

I have the stuff to make my own bracelets.  Honestly, I probably have way too many beads to mak...

Dear Patrons of Libraries, There are certain etiquette rules I think you should know about.  Pl...

I am in the mood for a terrific book.  I need something that is funny, romantic, and easy to re...

The pictures taken on your wedding day are ones that you will cherish for the rest of your life -- o...

Reading to your child is one of the most fundamentally important things you can do for them (short o...

I mentioned a few posts ago that I have container gardens growing in old wagons.  These wagons ...

I am so glad that new TV has started.  I am not one to sit around and watch TV all day.  I...

Every person on the face of the earth has an idea of what is funny.  I personally think sarcasm...

I am finding that I have more than a few soapboxes that I can climb onto.  There aren't a ton o...

I love Fall -- it's a great time for sprucing up your yard.  I'd rather do Spring Cleaning in t...

I like Fall for many reasons.  I dislike Fall for one reason.  Allergies.  I suffer f...

In high school, I tutored my best friend in Math.  In college, one of my good friends tutored m...

After I went to the grocery store yesterday, I made up a list of meals.  I did not list specifi...

Anne Perry was a twisted individual.  While reading this post, I found out that one day sh...

This week, the You Capture theme is Happiness.  I have my pictures taken, but have not loaded t...

I know many people who collect various things.  I collect penguins.  I'm hoping someday to...

I once had a good friend tell me that our kids would be full of personality.  "How could they n...

I have lost many loved ones over the years.  The first person whose funeral I attended that was...

Dear Sprint Officials, When we asked you to turn off the internet to our cell phones, we expected it...

Each year, in late spring or summer, the men in Larry's family take a fishing trip.  It's the "...

Tricking the Tallyman by Jacqueline DaviesThis book was fascinating to me.  That says a lo...

Princess Hyacinth: the surprising tale of a girl who floated by Florence Parry Heide  ...

In Indiana, a fishing license cost $17 for an adult resident.  For a non-resident, the cost goe...

In the community where I work, Christianity is a part of everything.  This town is very religio...

My 4 month old is 19 pounds and 25.75 inches long.  The nurse asked if he smiles--Um, yeah. &nb...

Larry wants to go to Miami.  He wants to be able to drive the strip that is talked about in the...

I don't talk about my stepdaughter much on here.  She is Larry's adopted daughter, and a big pa...

I have started enjoying physical activity late in my life.  I think most people find that when ...

One of the characteristics I look for in people is a sense of humor.  When I am around someone ...

Lately Larry and I have been the sounding board for a lot of friends.  It seems like so many pe...

Last week Dalton was sick on Wednesday.  He had a runny nose, a fever, and the start of a cough...

It's no secret that I enjoy making things and being creative.  I am sure most everyone in my li...

This morning was the first time I missed my morning workout since I started going about 10 days ago....

When I saw the post titled "Kevin Ham" I immediately thought of Mia Hamm.  I am a librarian who...

This picture was taken at a park near our house.  I love pictures of flowers and like taking th...

If you are looking for my post about the circus (to be edited tonight to add pictures!), please clic...

We've all seen the commercials online asking, "Want to sell your gold?"  These places are in bu...

OK, you didn't think I was going to forget my boys out there right?  These are three books we j...

Want to know something, anything, about Mother of Pearl jewelry?  This is the place to be. ...

I Love You As Big As The World by David Van Buren        This is ...

This article is all about traveling alone.  Some of the stronger points were to not keep all yo...

Last night we surprised Dalton with a trip to the circus.  We told him in the morning that we w...

When I was trying to find something for Larry and I to do on our 5th anniversary (before I knew he h...

Yesterday Dalton was home sick.  Colton was congested.  My allergies were horrid.  La...

Do you have a specific babysitter you use all the time?  Our babysitters are my parents and Lar...

Dalton has been full of all kinds of information lately.  I thought I'd share some of it with y...

The extent of my family history knowledge is this...my family has a history.  The end.  Ok...

Tonight we are having Tater Tot Casserole for dinner.  Here's the recipe, in case you're lookin...

I found a post recently called Popular Mystery Novels.  I thought it was going to be about new&...

Oh Yessica, how I despise you.  You have turned my legs into mush.  The spots that aren't ...

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Last year Larry and 3 of our friends came up with the idea to have a joint birthday party for themse...

My family spends quite a bit of time outside.  D loves to ride his bike.  I love taking wa...

So I came home from work tonight and was all set to workout.  My day had been pretty rotten and...

I know quite a few people who have gone on missions trips.  One of my very best friends is gett...

Welcome to Monday folks...I was having an ok day until about 3 hours ago.  Now I just need a pl...

I am finding that the older I get the more I want to use natural remedies for ailments.  I try ...

This is the first day we were in the truck.  Both boys were happy.  I was making Dalton su...

Have you ever had deja vu?  I have.  I get it quite often.  I will have something hap...

National Monuments and Parks are the theme for my You Capture this week. Just so you know, any ...

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I've said before that Larry was a truck driver.  He was laid off (again, grr) about a week ago....

When we were in South Dakota, we visited Crazy Horse Monument.  Inside the building there were ...

For Science Club today (at my library) we are talking about Animal Camouflage.  I am lucky enou...

I am a fan of baseball if I can attend a game in person.  I don't really care who is playing, i...

If you are thinking about heading to Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, you won't regret it.  When we ...

I am a child of the 80s and 90s.  I was born in the 70s, but I do not remember much of the musi...

I am trying to make an effort to start traditions for our family.  Today was Dalton's first day...

My Nana collected pretty glass serving dishes.  I'm sure there was an exact name for each one.&...

I have discovered that if I make a plan, I stick to it normally.  This doesn't mean that these ...

Since Larry has been home he has started working out again.  His gym allows men to work out MWF...

Since that last post was so long with our weekend stuff, I thought I'd give you some short updates.....

Oh, this post could be about so many things.  SO many things!  But it is about machining a...

We had one of those weekends where it seems like there isn't enough time to get everything done. &nb...

I work in Amish Country.  The town where my library is has a large Amish population.  I en...

I am tired of hearing about Michael Jackson.  I will admit from the very beginning of this post...

Where do you find new recipes?  Are you like me and you find them in magazines or online?  ...

Yesterday ended up being a sort of yucky day for my family.  Today started with a small "disagr...

I know many people who can balance Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and many other social communities.&nb...

I believe I've written about Facebook before.  I enjoy Facebook.  If truth be told, I enjo...

With a newborn in the house, sleep isn't something everyone gets.  Some nights Cole sleeps thro...

I am lucky enough to be married to a fantastic man.  He is thoughtful, kind, and considerate. &...

I am trying to start taking the time to make sure I read the titles to chapters and blogs and books....

One of my goals now that I have a full-blown family and responsibilities that go with that family is...

Some of the big names in Mystery writing are Tony Hillerman, James Patterson, Diane Mott Davidson, a...

Not so long ago, I wrote a post of things I wanted to remember about Dalton.  This time it's Co...

We are not a family that is cursed with poor drainage at our current house.  We've been very lu...

Ok, you know this is one of those cliche'd questions that a lot of college applications ask...but I'...

I am planning to make my mom's sisters' Christmas presents this year.  I have a few ideas rolli...