As I’ve previously mentioned, most of the humorous scenes in my books are based on real-life incidents. My children and grandchildren have provided ample fodder for my stories. My beta readers have had fun guessing which child served as the …

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Family photos can be a painful ordeal. It’s tough to coordinate naptime schedules and the best sunlight for photographs. And, if you want a beach photo, the tides must be considered as well. Sometimes, getting a group photo in which …

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I used to scoff at dog owners who put bandanas or sweaters on their furry friends. Now I’ve become one of those people. My kids ridicule me ruthlessly. When I included Ruby’s cute little mug on the back of my …

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For me, the best part of the holidays is the chance to gather together with friends and family. Don’t get me wrong, I love the food and festive décor, but those are just the trappings, they don’t open the door …

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We’ve all heard the tale about the Tooth Fairy. She is a folkloric figure during childhood in the United States and some Western-influenced countries. Many other countries have their own fun customs and traditions. When my grandchildren lose a tooth, …

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What are you going to be for Halloween? It’s an oft repeated refrain each fall. When they are young, children may stubbornly set their sights on a particular costume, making their parents scramble to purchase or create the necessary attire. …

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Over the years, my husband developed the Waffle Theory. It’s an apt analogy to raising children. When making waffles, sometimes the batter isn’t prepared properly and it’s too thin or lumpy…not nice and thick and smooth. Similarly, it can be …

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Shake. Roll over. Dance. Ruby performs tricks like a trained circus dog…when she is in the mood. She comes when called…if she feels so inclined. She fetches the ball and drops it at my feet…then quickly snatches it back before …

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I love animals. My mother generously indulged my pet passion. Even though we lived in a residential area close to the beach, I had a bantam hen who laid brown eggs and a mallard duck who produced green eggs. My …

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Most of the humorous scenes in the book that revolve around the children are based on real-life incidents with my own kids. The events were more traumatic than funny in the heat of the moment, but the passage of time …

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