Let Him Fight Your Battles

July 6, 2012

Sometimes bad things happen. It could be a complete accident, something done by you or to you, something undone, something partially done, or an “act of fate,” as they call it.  Regardless of the cause, bad things are not fun. Two days ago, some construction equipment sparked some brush on […]

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Happy, Happy Birthday

April 2, 2012

Someone had a birthday! Huzzah!   Oh, Mother. Must I wear this? So what if it’s tradition? Gent still maintains his quiet, not-easily-excited temperament. He’s never been quick to laugh and has been the most sober of all the Smithlings. Not that he’s unhappy. He just… I don’t know quite […]

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Christmas in Polynesia

December 28, 2011

The Polynesian Cultural Center is a fantastic tourist spot where people can come and get a real taste of the islands — literally (at their restaurants & traditional luau) and figuratively. There is nothing like it anywhere in Hawaii. We love taking the kids and immersing ourselves in the traditions […]

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Protecting Your Family

June 14, 2011

In my opinion, the greatest enemy to the happily-ever-after of all married couples and of families in general is pornography.  There are many (many!) other things, to be sure, but pornography can blow a crater in your life that is not easily repaired — especially because those who have a […]

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The Time has Come!

September 22, 2010

… the walrus said, to talk of (something someth)ings, of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. Shoes. Yes, and the two year old who almost always puts them away.  “Them” being the shoes everyone *else* leaves strewn all over the floor.  Happy, sweet little guy.  He’s […]

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The Empty Bowl

May 30, 2010

That’s the shelf.  The first of my “empty bowl” shelves.  It’s discovery wasn’t all that glamorous, really. Short story: I was just trying to find a place to put that bowl and my kitchen cupboards weren’t big enough. Longer story: I finally found homes for the last of our wedding […]

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The Elephant.

April 12, 2010

I’ve been unsatisfied with my housekeeping skills (or lack thereof) for years. What?!  More on housekeeping?  What IS it with her? I’ll tell you what it is: Living in a home with 4 little (emphasis on little) kids is hard to keep up with. It’s a laugh and a half, […]

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