Category Archives: Life Lessons

Family, Crafts, and Christmas

In our family, crafts and Christmas wrap together in the perfect package of love, talent, sequins, and thread. The crafting began patterned after my mom’s abilities and my sister’s creativity ’round about kindergarten. Mom’s earliest sewing lessons revolved around Barbie doll … Continue reading

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Mom, Dad, and Christmas Spirit

Mom and Dad have always embodied the Christmas spirit. They gifted us kids with things we needed, wanted, or would just die if we didn’t find under the tree. But that isn’t the Christmas spirit I mean. They shared Christmas … Continue reading

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Another Tractor-Mower Adventure: Time to Replace Belts

Dad taught me a good number of life lessons during my youth. A big one was that if I took care of equipment, it would take care of me. When I bought my first house, he reminded me of that … Continue reading

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