I’m convinced the “Almost 40” years are the absolute best and here’s why: Reason #1 We Are More Beautiful Than Ever Remember when you were in high school and you stopped in the bathroom real quick, not to use the bathroom but to look in the mirror? Sometimes we are obsessed with our looks but …
Teaching World Literature was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I taught texts written from authors around the world to high school students, but I also wanted my own children to have early interactions with multicultural stories. Below you will find recommendations for diverse books that we love: 1.) For Every Child, A …
We don’t need studies to tell us that reading to children is a great thing to do, but of course they exist. It has been proven time and time again that reading from infancy promotes brain development. Children love to be read to and it provides a special time for them to bond with their …
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” ~ESV Sometimes we pray, and then pray some more, and some more, and we wait to hear God’s voice. Maybe we want help in making a major life decision like a move, or a …
Remember the scene in the Titanic movie when Rose is now the sweet old lady (played by Gloria Stuart) and she says that a woman’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets? If you are female and this resonates with you, then you probably understand why sometimes women don’t share their “Me Too” stories until …
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cheddar & Baby Swiss If you are preparing for a large crowd, use a larger baking dish and double the recipe! It will go fast and be a hit for any occasion. Adjust the spicy heat up or down by adding more, or less, of the hot wing/buffalo sauce. Just …
Written by my mama, LaRue Winslow April was Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Another year has passed and no cure in sight. While life was happening, this invisible, uninvited guest moved in and now he won’t leave. Sometimes I call him “Mr. Parky.” He resides on the right side of my body. He is such a …
Rice & Meatballs Just remember, calories don’t count when you are eating Rice & Meatballs!
Since the beginning, she has been her sister’s keeper. There was no way she could know, or any of us could know, how challenging that role could be. A big sister is special, like a second mother in many ways, especially as we get older. I’m sure I’m not the only mom who has ever …
If you grew up in Perquimans County, North Carolina it’s highly likely that you have met someone who didn’t and they have no idea where this place is located or how to pronounce it. When someone does pronounce it correctly, you are shocked and often find out they played sports when they were younger and …
