Oct 9, 2012

History Comes Alive in Staunton

Here is a link to my latest article in Richmond Parents Monthly, “History Comes to Life in Staunton.” Staunton is a great destination and so is nearby Natural Chimneys State Park! http://w...
Oct 2, 2012

Something Interesting

The trouble with writing a blog is that you have to come up with something interesting (or at least something remotely interesting) to write about every few days.  Sometimes Real Life is not really t...
Sep 23, 2012

Going to the Chapel of Love

                                                Yesterday was a day to savor.                                       My younger sister Deirdre got married [&h...
Sep 20, 2012

Summer Is Long Gone…

Hello, fall!  Haven’t seen you in almost a year!  Time sure does fly!  And the older I get, the quicker it goes.  Now that I’m accruing some years, so to speak, it seems like ti goes a...
Sep 16, 2012

Super Shark Bait!

Doesn’t that name “Super Shark Bait” fill you with fear?  That is the name of Sam’s new soccer team.  Can you tell the kids chose it themselves?  As it turns out, five teams...
Sep 9, 2012

First Week Down!

Whew!  The first week of school was exhausting, and it was for Sam, too!  I always forget the many peaks and valleys that take place within the few short days, the highest of highs and the lowest of...
Sep 4, 2012

First Day Down!

Here is Sam’s “Angry Birds” back-to-school cake.  Or is that just an Angry Sam not wanting to go back to school?  Don’t worry, it takes much better that it looks! Phew!  It&...
Aug 29, 2012

You Live in a Zoo — at Nemocolin

Remember that good ole birthday song?  It goes, “Happy birthday to you! You live in a zoo!  You act like a monkey and smell like one, too!” Well, if you stay at the Nemocolin Resort in ...
Aug 28, 2012

"The Sporting Life"

Here’s a link to my essay published in Robious Corridor Magazine‘s August/September 2012 issue. “The Sporting Life” Batter up! LibbY...