Happy New Year and Welcome to 2010!

Glow sticks, sparklers, party poppers, blowers, some swimming, dancing, laughter, a hearty braai and yummy chocolate cake... That's how we … [Read more...]

… and The Boy Can Play Music!

About the same time last year, I shared with you the story of my son's beginnings as a music learner. Yes, just a little over a year ago, he … [Read more...]

Random Father’s Day Photos

It's Father's Day here in Australia today. And, I helped my kids to celebrate it with their daddy. Nothing big - just some pressies in the … [Read more...]

Remembering Dad: A Memorial Week

The last couple of weeks that led up to this week have been quite rough for me on a personal level. So, please excuse me if this post turns … [Read more...]

Sew Me {Self Portrait Saturday}

My sewing machine has been sadly neglected over the last few months. However, my pre-schooler who attends an Early Learning Centre is going … [Read more...]

On Blogging Blocks and a Week in Review

After that epic post I wrote for Blog Action Day '08 + the rough week I had, I feel a blogging block coming on. Times like these, I really … [Read more...]

Rough Starts and Small Steps {Stories of Poverty and Hope}

Poverty, Manila by Mike Rosales

Sitting here in a comfortable swivel chair in my home office in beautiful Australia, it is almost too tough to think about poverty. How can … [Read more...]

Bubbling Wizards’ Brew: A Family Science Experiment (Video)

Just after dinner tonight, the family decided to do an experiment from the Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do. It's the third … [Read more...]