by Francie | Dec 29, 2014 | Family, Holiday
I started a chicken collection with this simple statement a few years ago, “I like chickens.” I don’t remember saying it. The words were uttered when I wanted to keep the ceramic chickens from my parent’s house, circa 1956. My older sister never forgot. In fact, she...
by Francie | Sep 24, 2014 | Family, Food, rant
Revenge is sweet sometimes. Yes, the feeling of getting even is gratifying but often times it comes about by a mean act, sinful really. Sometimes revenge can be a way to settle the score, nicely. A time when nobody gets hurt but the message is heard. I found myself in...
by Francie | Jun 30, 2014 | Family, teen scene, Travel
A family reunion on the Oregon coast drove an eating frenzy across the state a couple of weeks ago. My family of four is all about the food so we planned our trip by the menu. Road-tripping was the way to go so we could combine it with a college tour at the University...
by Francie | Jun 12, 2014 | Family, Uncategorized
When I started dating my now hubby, I could tell he was going to make a great dad. I don’t know exactly what the clues were way back then. Maybe it was because he was so happy and sometimes silly around me. If you can be silly with your girlfriend you surely can with...
by Francie | May 7, 2014 | Family, Francie, mom
After my first baby turned three, I told my mom, “Being a mom is the longest I’ve ever held the same job.” She ever so quickly and smoothly responded, “And it always will.” Almost sixteen years into my mom career, I’ve come to appreciate my job like I never thought...
by Francie | Apr 10, 2014 | Family, teen scene
My son started driving. I am celebrating and scared to death at the same time. He’s still in the permit phase, for 4 more months. He needs it. I don’t know if I can take it. I want him to drive. I’m tired of driving him to all of his activities, especially the...
