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In-laws from hell (except my mother-in-law)

I have needed to get this off my chest for quite some time. You can only complain about in-laws to your spouse for so long without it becoming obnoxious. Yes. I can become obnoxious. I am normally a likable person and I’m well respected in my profession and our community, or so I’ve beenContinue reading “In-laws from hell (except my mother-in-law)”

A Grandmother’s Grief

Nine years ago, our precious grandson, Glenn, was killed by a reckless driver who was speeding to get home and talking on his cell phone. I sat at the hospital that night, listening to the sounds of the intensive Care Unit and smelling its unique smells, and I knew life would never be the same. My daughterContinue reading “A Grandmother’s Grief”

Man shall not live on white bread alone…or something like that

We are two weeks into our exchange student experience, and so far, her diet is limited to white bread and brownies. My husband is now baking brownies at least every other day, and she eats them all in the course of two days. The only thing she eats that is healthy is seafood. After aContinue reading “Man shall not live on white bread alone…or something like that”

When will I ever learn! Adventures in hosting an exchange student

“Hey, Mom! You should totally do this!” was the email I received from my daughter. My response was a quick, “Okay, what is it?” You would think that I would know better. My daughter’s plan was for my husband and me to host an exchange student from China, who was going to the same schoolContinue reading “When will I ever learn! Adventures in hosting an exchange student”