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Death of a Mother
The hardest part is putting that word death in a sentence with your mother. Mom has died. It looks so terrible even written. So short and final. Three words that change the lives of generations.
What is a POD and Why You Need One
I had never heard of a POD or even knew that everyone should have one until my mother’s death. Being …
Keeping Neighbors Warm with a #Scrapgan
As the weather turns colder there is nothing I like more than curling up with a nice warm crochet …
Home Life
Preparing Your Home for a New Dog
Whether you’re bringing home a puppy or rescuing an older dog, you have to prepare your home for your new dogs arrival. Dogs are a bit like small children, in that they can try to get into everything. Here a few tips to help you prepare.
I Found the Perfect Lamp for My Reading Nook
Brightech provided me with a lamp for free to facilitate this review. The opinions are mine and the style of lamp was …
How to Give Your Old House an Authentic Look
So you’ve moved into an old cottage and are looking to enjoy a quiet life. While you might love the …
Traveling
5 Tips for Flying Including Overcoming Jet Lag
3 Fantastic Destinations For A Relaxing Vacation
Perfect Girls Trip to Palm Springs
writing
Is It Worth It?
I feel myself slipping into a depression. Should I fight it or let myself slide. I do my best …
#BannedBooksWeek Banning Books Silences Stories
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship. The books featured during Banned Books Week …
Writers Talking with Sarah Bird @sarahbirdwriter
Sarah has been awarded the Texas Writer of the Year and received the Texas Institute of Letters Lifetime Achievement Award. She has written for Oprah’s Magazine, NY Times Sunday Magazine and Op-Ed columns, Chicago Tribune, Real Simple, Mademoiselle, Glamour, Salon, Daily Beast, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, MS, Texas Observer; and is a columnist for Texas Monthly. Growing up, Sarah moved all over the world with her air force family but is now settled in Austin, Texas with her husband, son and very cute corgi.
