The kids and I made it back from Nebraska last night. Thanks to Mason, who proved to be an excellent writer. You never know what kind of talent is hiding behind soft black eyes. It was a whirlwind weekend. My baby brother’s wedding followed by celebrating my grandparents sixty years of marriage sandwiched with another wedding celebration. Times like that …

Ever wonder how things get started? For example, who in their right mind would start the competition that today we call the Ironman Triathlon? To tell the tale we have to go back to 1978. At an awards ceremony for a Hawaii running race, a debate started among the competitors about who was more fit — swimmers, runners or other …

Is there a word that makes you happy? For me it is rather simple: Walk. I hear that magical phrase, “let’s go for a walk” and I am one happy puppy. Turns me inside out with joy. The familiar sounds of my leash coming off the hook and I’m racing to meet you at the front door. So what makes …

It’s that wonderful time of year, when Saturdays are filled with college football and Sundays and Monday nights are filled with the professional variety. We’re upgrading our cable tomorrow just so we can get Monday Night Football again. My Aunt Laurie forwarded the following to me. If you’re ready for some football fun, check these out — though I warn …

I’ve done it. I’ve made the incredibly hard decision to give away “The Guy I’m Not Dating.” This is hard for at least two reasons. 1) The main character’s name is Kara. Enough said. 2) It is a fabulously funny book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But instead of selfishly keeping it, I’ll give one of you lucky souls the chance …

The kids and I are headed to Nebraska for family celebrations of all kinds: my baby brother’s wedding, my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary, and a reception for my cousin who got married last month. I’m excited to see all the family, even if it means a 10+ hour drive each way. We’ll get back early next week, and then early …

Are you a know it all? Or do people occassionally call you one, etiher to your face or behind your back? Then check out Tricia Goyer’s blog Generation NeXt Parenting . Today’s post is filled with all kinds of fun trivia including the tidbit that there are more chickens than people on our great planet. Enjoy!

I know — your first reaction is, “Impossible. Attorneys who double dip?!?!” Actually, this double-dipping doesn’t involve funds. Pages of ethics rules and opinions exist that restrict that kind of action. This involves clients. In Houston, there are two sets of attorneys who filed wrongful death suits for the same client. There are even allegations that the two firms have …

This morning my first interview is up. Yep, an interview with me. You’re chance to learn all kinds of details about why I started writing again a year ago. Sabrina Fox posted it on her blog Hijinks from the Heartland and did a great job with it. Sabrina has become a very good friend since last year when we were …

An Interesting new study was published in the September 8, 2006, issue of Science. Two researchers delved into whether people who have done something unethical — aka sinned — are more likely to want to clean up than those who haven’t fallen. The authors summarize their findings this way: “Daily hygiene routines such as washing hands, as simple and benign …