The Book of Martha

Three Generations of Martha Martha Ann Thaxton Reynders My Paternal Grandmother I was named after my grandmother and my first daughter is Ma...

A five year-old always lays it on the line.  I subbed in a kindergarten class today.  When the class was over I finished out my day in tw...

The cardiologist's diet: If it tastes good, spit it out. ~Author Unknown Well, I'm reporting in.  You can feel my lack of enthusia...

Poppy's house has been a big project this summer not to mention his round-the-clock care. Everyone pitched in. My brother, Mark, and his...

It's difficulty to get seats to Broadway's popular production, The Book of Mormon .  Not that I'm out to see it, but I did view ...

“For tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” --African Proverb I don't mean to single out my son Tommy (like he's ...

It is very odd for me to substitute for summer school because it is usually only made available to certified teachers and I'm only a ce...

Getting There! I said I'd let you know how my 30 days went ON THE PROGRAM . I lost 8 pounds. I wish I could claim more. I'll be repo...

We'll I did it, my 30 days of blogging.  I think I'm back in the swing of things.  I use to do between four and seven posts a month...

  Years ago I saw someone wearing a t-shirt that read: You know how you have one of those days, Well, I have one of those lives. I've be...

It was chocolate in spite of the picture. Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. Erestine Ulmer Really I didn't eat dessert first, but ...

Last Summer Rick, Wendy, and the kids The last time I saw this group was last summer when they made their move from Okinawa to Pensacola.  T...

  I've lost 6 lbs. and counting I know I said I would report on August 20th, but the reality is I'm desperate for a post.  I've ...

Pioneer Children Were Quick to Obey Words: Viginia Maughan Kammeyer Music: Lynn Shurtleff - CS 215 Pioneer children were quick to obey, Wa...