Tag: family
member name: Jana M.
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August 10, 2007 03:27 PM EDT --
There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast -- and that is an eternal truth. For years scientists and nutritionists have said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and my cats . . .
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September 26, 2007 06:04 PM EDT --
So my sweet teenager kindly informed me yesterday that I have "rustic hair." Huh? Rustic? Like log-cabin-in-the-wilderness rustic? She continued with "Mom, really, . . .
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August 30, 2007 04:36 PM EDT --
You just never know what's going to happen at the Department of Motor Vehicles...
Her ring was so interesting; I had never seen anything like it. The stone was, to put it politely, an ugly piece . . .
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November 19, 2007 01:16 PM EST --
"Can you get me the first-aid peas?"
You know about first-aid peas, right? It's that big bag of frozen legumes used to soothe strains, sprains, bumps, and bruises. Usually, . . .
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February 13, 2008 05:28 PM EST --
My mother, Sannette, was born on Valentine's Day. And just like the holiday, she was full of love for almost everyone she met. Growing up, my brothers and I thought Valentine's Day . . .
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August 04, 2008 05:39 PM EDT --
"The calf's loose!"
"The barbecue's tipping!"
"The lawn's on fire!"
This truly memorable dinner moment started out innocently enough. The whole . . .
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August 04, 2008 05:46 PM EDT --
"The calf's loose!"
"The barbecue's tipping!"
"The lawn's on fire!"
This truly memorable dinner moment started out innocently enough. The whole . . .
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August 20, 2007 03:15 PM EDT --
Recently, my husband and I were having dinner with a group of friends. One posed the immortal question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" I knew my answer right away and . . .
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September 15, 2008 01:28 PM EDT --
I recently read an interview given by Stephenie Meyer, author of the very successful Twilight series, and she said the whole story started with a dream of a sparkly vampire arguing with a dark-haired . . .
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December 16, 2008 05:42 PM EST --
What's your favorite part of the holiday season? Fudge? Greeting cards? Scotch tape? Personally, I'm a sucker for Christmas lights. Whether the light strings . . .
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May 08, 2009 02:15 PM EDT --
I'm notoriously cheap. Pinching pennies and stretching dollars are my modus operandi. Once in a while I go a little crazy, though. Every now and then I come across a BOGO sale. . . .
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October 09, 2009 03:46 PM EDT --
“What’s for dinner?” If only I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that. Between the picky-eater kids and the suspicious-eater husband, I’d be rich! . . .
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October 20, 2008 07:34 PM EDT --
Hi, my name is Jana and I'm a Halloweenie. I love Halloween and wait for it with more anticipation than any other holiday because I don't have to buy anyone a gift or send anyone a card. . . .
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April 29, 2008 07:30 PM EDT --
Once upon a time, my husband knew what to do with the rest of his life. Rick wanted to be a teacher. There wasn't a doubt in his mind about his future when he graduated from high school . . .
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August 04, 2008 05:47 PM EDT --
"The calf's loose!"
"The barbecue's tipping!"
"The lawn's on fire!"
This truly memorable dinner moment started out innocently enough. The whole . . .
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November 26, 2008 12:58 PM EST --
Considering that it's Thanksgiving, I've decided now's the time to count my blessings. Financially, it's tight all over so should I count my spare change instead? . . .
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January 12, 2009 07:30 PM EST --
The Triple Axel, a dangerous jumping spinning daredevil ice-skating trick known to thrill audiences and judges alike. I can only imagine the skater's relief when it goes well and I can imagine . . .
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September 01, 2009 03:47 PM EDT --
I'm having a hard time with the girls' bedroom door. Oh sure, it opens up fine and it closes like it's supposed to. The knob turns and the latch fits. So what's the problem? . . .
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July 25, 2008 07:15 PM EDT --
I wonder what my pioneer ancestors would think if they could see me today with all of my modern conveniences. Would they like air conditioning and ice in the door? Considering the summer temperatures . . .
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August 23, 2007 05:39 PM EDT --
Mom had been in the hospital for two weeks when the package arrived in the mail. It wasn't a big box, but it was heavy. My uncle, her only brother, had sent it to her. Mom was fighting . . .
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