Dogs are gross aren’t they? I mean they transform my garden. They eat pigs ears and cows ears and beef intestine. Hunter ripped open the bag of beef intestine (panse de boeuf) and scattered the fine stinky crumbs all over my living room rug, just moments before all my students arrived. I had to whip out the vacuum and open… Read More
This book is now available on Amazon, as of December 8, 2013. “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my… Read More
Valentine’s Day is hit or miss chez nous. I get that. I mean, my husband grew up with a Dad who (while perfectly sweet otherwise) couldn’t stand any form of commercialized holiday. And my desire to receive cards, flowers, chocolates, presents on any given holiday waxes and wanes with my mood. But this Valentine’s Day, I decided I wanted something…. Read More
This book is now available on Amazon, as of December 8, 2013. “Your wrath has swept over me; your terrors have destroyed me. All day long they surround me like a flood; they have completely engulfed me. You have taken my companions and loved ones from me; the darkness is my closest friend.” Psalm 88:16-18 CHAPTER SIX I had to… Read More
You know how it is when you give birth to an innocent dewdrop of a baby, and everyone else’s kids suddenly become gargantuan monstrosities that revile and disgust no less than the giants in Gulliver’s Travels? Well, my sister came to stay with us with her petit chou (little cabbage) of a newborn and managed to still love my children…. Read More
This book is now available on Amazon, as of December 8, 2013. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Since you are precious and honored… Read More
