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New Study Links Concentration Problems to Proximity to Toddlers

A new study shows a fascinating link between a person’s ability to concentrate and his proximity to a toddler. “It wasn’t my fault,” explains study subject Madeline Wicker when Mommy, the study’s lead researcher, noticed there had been a mishap with a pair of scissors. “She ‘unconcentrated’ me.” When questioned further, the study subject revealedRead the whole post >>

Meat in the Middle

I’m over at Faith & Family LIVE! today discussing what happens when a strict vegetarian (me once upon a time) falls in love with a carnivore (my husband). Enjoy!

What I’m Pondering Right Now

As I drove to the hospital this past Tuesday to go visit my mom, my stomach was one big, twisted knot. My younger brother saw our mom the day before and said it was weird seeing her like that. That being vulnerable. We’re big kids now, but I guess we still kind of think ofRead the whole post >>

Gaba Update

Thanks to everyone for your comments, emails, prayers, etc. for my dear mom. The surgery went well and she should be back home in two to three days. Now we just have to hope it will be effective in relieving at least some of her pain. I’m on my way to see her at theRead the whole post >>

Saint Gaba

Madeline eyes the silver watch in my mom’s hands. “Can I wear it?” she asks. Gaba slips the thin band onto Madeline’s tiny wrist. It’s not a watch my mom wears. It has an outdated style and its gears have stopped, and it no longer tells the time. But what it lacks in function andRead the whole post >>