I’m a collector. I knew that subconsciously, but a personality test confirmed it a few years ago. The first thing I remember collecting is bottle caps. I loved the different colors. When I visited … [Read more...]
Favorite Books #2
A few posts ago I wrote about my top ten favorite books. Today I'll share more favorites in two different categories. I chose to categorize because too many books exist to choose only a few. … [Read more...]
Training Anyone?
Two days ago I started training. One of my sons is my personal trainer. I’m not trying to lose weight. I just want to tone, tighten, and, for sure, flatten specific areas that with decades of use have … [Read more...]
The Bible and Ten Favorite Classics
A friend at a dinner party once suggested a game—if we were marooned on a desert island, which book would we want with us and why. Then she looked directly at me and said, “And don't choose the Bible, … [Read more...]
Simon’s Lesson
In past posts, I’ve written about my sons’ journeys to West Point. Last year, Quinn was accepted, but Lane was medically disqualified because of childhood asthma. This spring, Lane re-took the … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name?
What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; Juliet Act II, Scene 2 Romeo and Juliet I agree with Juliet. A rose would still emit the sweet, rose fragrance … [Read more...]
Quotations
With spring breaks, March Madness, weekend guests, and traveling, March has sped by for me with a lot of thinking about blogging but not much writing. This post might be considered cheating, but I … [Read more...]
Irish Soda Bread
During March, we go a little crazy for Irish recipes. With a name like Dougherty, how could we not? Here's a recipe my mother-in-law gave me for Irish Soda Bread. Since it includes raisins and … [Read more...]
Technology
Before February closes out, I want to share about something I love.Technology!Even though I’m pretty much a novice at most technological things, I’m thrilled to have so many ways to keep in touch with … [Read more...]
Sending a Daily Family Email
I started something new this year. I send a quotation of the day to my children in a good morning email. It’s a nice way to start the day and an excuse for a daily email. I don’t choose the quotation … [Read more...]
