When my oldest daughter, Erika, was eight months pregnant, her hormones were rocking and rolling. She called one day in tears. “Mom, what if I have an ugly baby and no one tells me she’s ugly?” she sobbed into the phone. “Who would have the heart to tell a mom that her baby is ugly?…
12 Days of Hormones
I went to my doctor this week to get my hormone levels tested. Don’t you know, my progesterone is very low. I am convinced that this is the hormone responsible for working out, keeping the house tidy, and creating delicious gourmet meals. I think it may even have some control over sexual desire attached to…
A Fish Fry Send Off
I have several elderly friends. I always think I’ll have them forever, but this week I got a reminder that time is not guaranteed. I met most of them at church. They are a lively and comical group. I was introduced to them when my husband, Scott, became a Eucharistic Minister to serve Holy…
The Purple Cow
In honor of my Dad’s birthday in Heaven During seventh grade, I came home to find my Gran serving tea to six nuns in our kitchen. My teacher, Sister Mary Theresa, was one of them. She was ironing our clothes. Seriously, my teacher was ironing my uniform blouse. She said, “Hello, Anne! Come sit with…
Puppy Training
I watched the Dog Whisperer on TV yesterday. Caesar has such command with those unruly dogs. I was seriously impressed. He discussed how important it is to train the family dog. The people are the alphas in the house. I sipped my coffee and agreed. I looked at Miss Mattie and Mr. Murphy, my cockapoos,…
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