“Blog that awareness girl!” – Gina Wilson

My family loves nicknames, and my brother possesses an uncanny knack for creating them. Here are a few of his favorites: Eight Ball-my sister's nickname when we were kids. None of us have a clue how he came up with this one. Bodeen the Gospel Queen-my nickname when I was a missionary. Jo Saggy Diapers …

What’s a pusillanimous aunt to do?

2/2/11 Dear Sister, Today I had a chance to catch up on your blog posts while lying in bed recovering from the flu. The photos of your children in various parts of the world are amazing.  Along with everyone else who posted responses, I am awed at their sense of adventure. However, being the more …

Codependent Cake

What if all of life's oddities and perplexities could be processed through making pies, cakes, and other delectable treats? After watching "The Waitress," starring Kari Russell, my husband, best friend, and I started creating our own "Recipes for Living."   This romantic comedy features an unhappy waitress from the "deep South" who processes her pain through …

A Menopausal Woman’s Coming of Age Story

A few weeks ago, I was thinking about some ways I could make a little extra money. You know, with all the budget cuts to teachers' pay I was going to get a jump on things and be proactive. I got this hare-brained idea that maybe I could write some magazine articles. I even bought a book on writing …

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