His words were ugly and personal and even though I knew better, I let him get to me.I’ll call the guy “Dwight” (because he kind of reminds me of “Dwight” on The Office).Dwight’s face flushed beet red.His eyes bulged out like an insect’s. He stomped around my office, yelling and pointing his finger. At me.I [...]
“Every family needs to eat together . . . especially OURS,” my grandmother used to say. And so every week our family gathered around her table, including 2nd cousins once-removed, great-great-aunts and some we weren't sure about, so we just called them "next of kin." All were welcome. None left hungry. Grandmother loved serving carbs: mashed potatoes, [...]
Ever blurt out something in front of your kids that you know deep down moms really shouldn't say? Yep, me too. While I try not to use foul or abusive language, sometimes my words can be a bit careless . . . or honestly, downright negative. Maybe you can relate. The Bible tells us to guard [...]