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This is another Praying Mantis story:“Guys I found a Praying Mantis!” said Natalie.“where?” said Lydia.“WHERE!!” said I.“On a tree outside! I-I will tell you where I found it OK?”Me: “Where?”“I was by a tree, and it fell on my leg so I screamed and then it flyed on the tree! Ok it’s over there, [...]

Oh, the sweet indecision of a South Texas Fall

November in our area brings with it so many difficult decisions…

Shall we dress for the - er - chilly 60 degree November mornings, or the 80 degree afternoons?
Should we turn on the air conditioner, or rough it?
Will we get better gas mileage if we use the air conditioner in the car, or roll [...]

Homebirth Tips, anyone?

In response to my birth story, Roberta asked for some tips on homebirthing.I don’t have a lot to share, since homebirthing came very naturally to me. I saw my mom have 9 children at home, and she went on to have 2 more at home after I was married and out-of-state. She also [...]

He reads my blog…and he loves me

My Hardworkin’ Man came home last night to find me in the fetal position on the couch, with a headache and nausea and a cool wet rag covering my eyes. And what was in his hand?A bag of Dove Special Dark Chocolates.What a guy.