Last month was a blur. It seems like tons of little things and a few big things crowded onto my calender. I can chose which of two ways to react. The first and most tempting is to freak out, stess out and reach for the nearest morsel of chocolate I can get my hands on….

“Jack..stop making funny faces at all the people in passing vehicles to see how many people you can get to smile. This is Chicago!” “Scott…too bad. Motown music doesn’t have annoying  electric guitar..it is still music. When you are a parent  you can pick the music you think your kids will hate just to annoy…

I was so excited to get an advanced copy from the publisher of Mary DeMuth’s book Life in Defiance. It is the third book in a trilogy about a crime that happens in the town of Defiance, Texas. But between the dog having her puppies, gearing up for lifeguarding at the local pool and doing…

The best part of Christmas for me, was just having all six kids home. Nathan is still in the Marines, Emma is living with our niece in Fresno and busy with wedding plans, Mark is in San Luis Obispo. I miss hearing the laughter and screams of anguish over Sorry cards being drawn, sending an…

It wasn’t beginning to look like Christmas at the Seither House. I had seen pictures posted on Facebook of decorated trees and lights glowing from greenery draped banisters,but the Christmas totes of our decorations were still in a small shed. Every time our kids mentioned getting a tree, I felt my inner Grinch start to…

   Life can be noisy, chaotic and overwhelming.  It is easy to speed through the day, the week or even the month without taking time to look around. Really look. Reflect and ponder. Have you found a place of serenity lately?