This picture was taken along Barracks Road near Charlottesville, Virginia. I thought it would make a beautiful Christmas card next year. …
12 Ways to Be a Better Parent in the New Year
It's a new year and many of us consider our personal goals or our career goals, but have you considered your parenting goals? Here are 12 parenting tips that will enhance your relationship with your child this year. Be consistent. No matter how tired or fed up you are, consistency is key …
Ghosts of Christmas Past
It's just after noon on Christmas Eve and so far I've sent a newsletter out, cleaned the kitchen, cleaned a bathroom, snaked the shower drain, and begun preparations for tonight's fondue dinner with the kids. Christmas has changed so much since my children were replaced with mature teenagers. It's …