by Olivia | Jul 16, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
It’s been a long time since I jumped. Years. Decades. This is because of my cranky feet, which I’ve written about before. Even though he couldn’t find anything wrong, one orthopedist told me that based on my description of the pain and what he observed in my...
by Olivia | Jul 13, 2012 | Mama Says, Uncategorized
It’s been hot around here. Our temperatures have been matching south Florida. Humidity is about 90 percent lower than Florida, but it’s still hot. Mom has some advice about how to bring down the temperatures where you live. I figure it’s good advice for wherever you...
by Olivia | Jul 11, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Today begins a summer Wednesday series from writers I’ve had the privilege of meeting in cyberland. Nine writers will tell us what no longer scares them (but must have at one time). Welcome Erin McPherson, author of The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a...
by Olivia | Jul 4, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Recently one of my best friends took a road trip with her dear daughter to the college lucky enough to recruit this brilliant girl. It was a quick trip there and back in a couple of days, about an eight-hour drive in each direction. They took The Pursuit of Lucy...
by Olivia | Jul 2, 2012 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
I’m the first to admit I do not understand NASCAR racing. The pits look exciting—how fast the crew does its magic and gets the driver back on the track. But going around a circle endlessly on a Sunday afternoon? I guess I’m a destination driver. The creeping cautions?...
