April 15. Most people remember this date because it is tax day, but I get to remember this day because it is my Mom’s birthday!  For those of you who do not know, my mother is the rock and foundation of our family. She is the steadying force that keeps us

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In some form or another, today’s bonus quote could have been given to any one of the kids; all had big weekends / breaks. Number 1 had a fraternity formal, and the other just finished Spring Break. And the relentless grind of the lacrosse continues tonight at New

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Whew, it’s been a while since I wrote one of these. I am not sure it is possible to cover all the ground since we last met, so I will only leave you with a short story from our latest visit to Iowa. For those who may have missed it, last weekend we traveled back […]

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Last post for a few days. Life on the road, Iowa, in the spring. See you soon. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Typically, Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins, but not today. All digital. Life, just life.

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Life in a subdivision doesn’t often involve varmint control, but when it does, I choose a Henry. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins.  Visual credits to, Featured

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Patience – The ability to endure delay, provocation, or suffering calmly without complaining, becoming angry, or acting impulsively. It involves tolerance, self-control, and steady perseverance when facing difficult situations or waiting.  Two teams, going in two

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That was a big win by the Hawkeyes last night, dancing in the final 8. The Cubs, however, well, that was a steaming pile. As far as sports go, this is my favorite time of the year. Opening week in baseball, March Madness, Trout fishing (apparently follow the link for a short

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Sometimes I just need to push the easy button. Don’t have much to say today. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins.  Visual credits to, Featured Image /

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Number 2 is 17. Kinda crazy how fast it goes. There are so many things I could say about my not-so-little buddy, about his character, his love for building and creating, but to keep it simple, I just want him to know how proud I am that he is mine and to keep charting your

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2 Corinthians 9:7 says that, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Most people, and I am guilty of this too, typically assign a dollar value to this verse. But

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