Category: ramblings

  • Tonight at supper… or dinner… whatever you call it. It is all good. The three of us gather (because this is a big thing with…

  • It is cold in the land of kkdonk. Not as cold as other places, but make my joints ache and miss the sunshine, cold. I’d…

  • “I may know the word but not say it. I may know the truth but not face it.” I lived a lot of my life…

  • Offspring of kkdonk is a senior in high school this year. And he is awesome and wonderful (as only a mother can say) and has…

  • In case you were wondering as of 2/5/2018, the island does not entirely have electricity. Let me say that again, the island AS A WHOLE…

  • My thumb is not remotely green. If I make I through a season and don’t kill too any plants, I consider that a win. It…

  • During my lifetime, I saw my mother’s hands perform a variety of actions. They kneaded the most delicious homemade bread. They spanked my brother when…

  • Waiting can be difficult. Waiting for big events… birthday, first day of school, grandparents coming to visit was so hard. When my child was small,…

  • I have a morning routine. I would guess most of us do. My 17 year old’s routine seems to consist of hitting snooze and then…

  • This is my third year of having a child in marching band. It has been amazing to see what he has accomplished as part of…