I have started writing over at Parenting Squad! New gig, which means my daily blog has been sadly ignored once again. BUT, here are some of the latest places to come visit me around the 'Net! Monday I will be starting a 4-ticket giveaway for the Circus coming to town, so check back! I also need to write up what my students said this semester about blogging. VERY interesting. I just need to get time to get it out of my head!!
Come visit me around the 'Net! Would love you to say "Hi!"
The Phoenix: DIY Lawn Mower Maintenance:
Who said the grass is always greener on the other side? Our grass is growing like crazy right now and is very green. It is time to pull out the dusty lawn mower out of storage and put it to use. Because I personally know nothing about do-it-yourself lawn mower maintenance, I consulted the Handyguys, Brian and Paul, two local guys who record a weekly podcast about saving money through DIY projects. Fortunately, I benefit directly from their incredible know-how because Handyguy Brian happens to be my husband.
Read more by clicking HERE.
Parenting Squad: Afraid your child has the swine virus?
Is the swine virus still a mystery to you? No, you can't get it by
eating well-cooked pork but, like all influenza viruses, the wrong
sneeze or cough could get you worried.
Read more by clicking HERE.
Story of My Life: Lisa Metwaly: Serving Up Kindness at the Q Kindness Cafe
“A
plane, a cabin, and . . . .” A young Lisa Metwaly mentally enlarged
her personal vision board as she shared her dreams with a colleague.
Ruefully, the friend replied, “I knew a man who got everything – but he
lost his wife and kids in the process.”
The words sunk deep into
Lisa's psyche. She began to realize that those material things weren't
going to make her happy. She was a typical overachiever: top in her
class, impressive in the financial industry, but she wasn't satisfied.
Something needed to change. Maybe success in life could have a
different face.
Read more by clicking HERE.
As I read the article about the Scarsdale woman in White Plains, NY, kicking her pre-teen daughters out of her car and driving off, I couldn't help but think of the old saying "But by the grace of God, there go I."
Read more by clicking HERE.


















I was happy to see you in my reader. you should tease your posts here when you are writing away...then you will still hit our readers and we know you posted somewhere!!!!
Posted by: Terra | May 01, 2009 at 10:57 PM
We need to be better about our lawn mower maintenance.
Thanks for your comment on my blog the other day. I have had a lot of positive comments about the contest so far, but not too many entries, so you will have a good chance of winning. Lol.
Hope you had a nice weekend away!
Posted by: Heidi @ ggip | May 03, 2009 at 11:54 AM
You've been a busy girl. I'm going to come back when I have more time and read through all your articles...especially the one about the mom and her pre-teen daugther!
Happy rainy Monday.
Posted by: KelliGirl | May 04, 2009 at 12:14 AM