Tag Archives: responsibility

Household chores were a regular part of childhood in my family, and when done right, a small allowance was our reward. Our house was built for a young bride by her new husband in the 1920’s and still had beautiful wood floors 50 years later when we made it our ...

In our families we share many things. Some things we receive from our beginning, like blue eyes, or tall stature, or curly red hair. Some are treasures passed down, like an old piece of furniture, a vase that has held everything from anniversary roses to dandelions from a child’s small ...

In the Oxford English Dictionary a new word has been coined: “post-truth.” However one defines truth, how can it be said that we are past the time of truth? It takes many forms. There is moral truth, ethical truth, and abiding principles that have been the foundation of culture and ...

Adults feel things just like teens do; we like to laugh and be silly and have fun. One reason adults act so silly around babies is not entirely for the child’s amusement but it gives an outlet for silliness–keeping us from derision for acting goofy. It’s under cover goofy! Adults have, hopefully, ...

Dogs and cats are carnivores.  Their jaws are designed to go up and down.  They do not have the ability to “grind” their food with their molars.  They grab their prey, tear the flesh off, and then gulp it down.  Their digestive systems are short, designed to facilitate a quick ...