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Category Archives: Things I wish I would have known when I was 15.
Channeling my mother
This past weekend I showed up with my family to clean the church building we go to on Sundays. Sadly, we were the only ones who showed up until an elderly couple came along about an hour later. So what … Continue reading
F…needs to take a flying leap
I got stuck in a store this week behind a couple who basically said the F*** word every other word. Of all the words in the English language, this one is in the top five of my I-really-don’t-like-to-hear-or-see-it list. Such … Continue reading
Playing dumb–not always a bad idea
My children often teach me more than I teach them, and this week was no different. My oldest climbed into the car after a preseason, high school football practice. Red-faced and sweaty he looked beyond exhausted. “So…how’d it go?” I … Continue reading
Put perspective in its place
Our perspective taints every situation, affecting how we process people and events. Is that person in the corner at a party stuck-up or shy? Can you see how your initial perspective would influence your reaction? If you feel they’re stuck-up … Continue reading
Re-dos: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
My children just love me when I say, “re-do.” Piano practice: “Re-do that song.” Chores: “I don’t think so, come and re-do your bedrooms.” Homework: “Ugh, I can hardly read this! You’re gonna re-do it.” I know why they moan … Continue reading
It’s just a little bit of bad
My youngest can come up with some pretty crazy excuses for his actions. His latest, if I’m good most of the time it’s okay if I’m bad every once and a while. Isn’t that wonderful? Too bad he’s still grounded. … Continue reading
‘Good Enough’: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen
My daughter has been taking piano lessons for over a year now. At first it was fairly easy for her. She had three previous years of violin lessons, so her ability to read music was already there. With each passing … Continue reading
Defined by me: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen
This week I turned thirty-eight. Holy cow, I turned thirty-eight! Where did the time go? I swear, inside I still feel like I’m fifteen. I still love to sing to the radio, and not golden oldies, but the new stuff. … Continue reading
What makes a bully?
Nothing like staying on the bully subject for another post, but with the struggles happening to my daughter, it’s been on my mind. And I’ve come to a conclusion. Every person, at one time or another, has been the bully. … Continue reading
#beproudofyourstrengths
My daughter hasn’t quite hit the age of teenagers yet, but the teasing has already started. We females start very young at the art of torturing one another. This past week she came home from school in tears. “So-and-so says … Continue reading
Janelle Evans 