Susan's Pendulum

It's one thing to sit in the living room and debate living wills, assisted suicide, and medical treatment at the end of life. It's...

I've been too busy to cook.  The last months have been insta-food, burgers, pizza, and even [gasp] eating out at restaurants.  I did it ...

Once upon a time, a homeschool mommy had to decide on curriculum in May.  June at the latest. You had to place your order by 4th of July to ...

There is a certain time of year when neighbors are trying to foist their excess zucchini on friends, co-workers, family, and even enemies. ...

I don't know if this is how Pad Thai is supposed to taste, but we enjoy this recipe and could eat it frequently.  This serves 4 of us. ...

September: Maggie encountered a virus the first week of school.  She starts to cough, and the coughing causes asthma problems, which result...

Gary bought a new lawnmower last night.  When he told me what he spent, I was aghast.  But he chose it, and that's the way it is.  I u...

Wear your old glasses. Those shoes you were going to throw into the trash?  Set them aside for seal-coating, and then throw them away aft...

Some young folks think it's unfair that families need two incomes to get by today.  They point to the 50s and 60s and wonder why it work...

Some people listen better with their eyes closed, shutting out visual distractions to focus on what they hear. Some people are uncomfortable...

I still don't know who I'll be voting for in November.  But I have decided one thing: I'm not telling anybody.  No matter what c...

Sermon on Wednesday night was about the story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10).  Pastor mentioned that many American Christians are afraid these...

I approach the berry canes with my empty bowl.  A robin flees.  "Hey, these are MY berries.  Not yours.  Stay away, birdie."  Tw...

This early part of summer has brought loads of changes to our family. In addition to the some out-of-state trips and some local events tha...

When the plaque was originally made, there were 15 individual name plates.  The last name was added in 2010.  It took me a few years to make...

I thought shingles were supposed to last about 15-20 years.  The guys who install metal "permanent" roofs warrant them for 50 year...

Jesus went around getting unclean.  He touched lepers when He healed them.  He touched dead people when He raised them.  Remember all thos...

Smiling because he's out of the carseat. Mermaid and her baby. Carcassonne Tim and Gary Zoe, Eric, and Alia M...

Today is a day of doing nothing. Usually I'm not good at that.  Today we're all wiped out enough that we're managing loads of ...