Hi! Welcome to the kitchen table…I’ve poured a cup of coffee and am just thinking back over Christmas and all we did and all that we enjoyed. One thing that stands out in my mind is that the kitchen table was actually overtaken at Christmastime this year…with a puzzle. My mom loves puzzles and so I always set one up for her to be able to work at through the Christmas week. In the past, and still, the puzzle table is one I’ve personally shied away from because I don’t like puzzles; I like the...

Hi! I’m so glad you’re at the kitchen table today. I wonder which of you are here? It doesn’t matter, I’m just glad to chat with you a bit. I was thinking about cousins today. You have so many cousins and you know so few of them. Geography and, I have to say, some apathy as well, has played a part in you not knowing your cousins. I hope this little chat helps you to consider seeking out this most precious family member. The Cousin. Your 3rd cousin Miles, for instance,  just graduated from...

Happy Friday and welcome to the kitchen table! The coffee’s hot and the breeze is cool, my favorite time of year. With Halloween decorations being exchanged for Thanksgiving ones this week, I find myself remembering some pretty hilarious Halloweens…I’ll tell you about one…. I know everyone has a different idea about Halloween and how to celebrate it…I have that difference right here with my own kids, so I know the world is full of even more ideas. I have a couple kids who don’t mind...