Posts by Dara Kurtz
It’s Not World News
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of hearing about someone else being diagnosed with cancer. It’s not world news, but to that family, it shatters their world. It doesn’t matter what kind or type it is, I feel like each day I hear a new story. Someone old, someone young, stage one, stage…
Read MoreSeasons Change
Seasons change and so does life. At a party this weekend, a friend of mine shared a lovely story. I want you to hear it. She used to live next door to a woman who had beautiful flowers. Everyday, she saw the woman spending time in her garden, taking care of her flowers. They were…
Read MoreA Dream Job
We’ve all had jobs we didn’t love, and maybe didn’t even like. Especially our first jobs. But, who said a first job has to be a dream job? Having had many jobs, I appreciate good customer service. A lot. It doesn’t matter where I am: at an expensive store or fast food restaurant. I notice…
Read MoreSurgery
Both my daughters are at camp right now. For two weeks, Jon and I have the house to ourselves. This has never happened before. I’ve heard about other people getting to experience the bliss of having an “empty nest” over the summer for a few weeks, and now it’s our time. What should we do?…
Read MoreThe Spread Of Lice
I’m listening to the news right now, and they’re talking about the spread of lice. I’m getting itchy just listening. I guess it’s the power of suggestion, but my head is really starting to itch. A lot. Apparently, 25 states have reported strains that are resistant to over-the-counter treatments. It you’ve ever had lice spread…
Read MoreSchool’s Starting: A Letter To My Kids
School is starting, so I thought I’d write a letter to my kids. We can all use a little sarcasm in our day, right? Dear Kids, It’s hard to believe school is starting soon, but I though we should take this opportunity to go over a few things. Since it’s a new year, and…
Read MoreLearner’s Permit
Driving in the car with a child who has a Learner’s permit is one of life’s most stressful events. It’s not natural. I’d put it right up there with jumping out of a plane. Which, I assure you, I’ll never do. It can take a normal semi-calm individual and turn her into a “nervous nelly.”…
Read MoreSchool Is Back
For most children, school is back in session or starting soon. A few months ago, I wrote in a post, “School’s out, summer’s in, and you want to look back on the summer and say you made the most of your time. You want to enjoy yourself, take a break, and slow down a bit.”…
Read MoreHoly Moments
I’m sitting on our porch, in my PJ’s, drinking a hot cup of tea and listening to the birds sing. It is peaceful. It is beautiful. I feel calm. It feels like a holy moment. When everything is right in the world. I can sit and hear nothing but the sounds of nature and my…
Read MoreWhy Does Daddy Always Buy Junk Food?
I’m going to preface this by saying I fully appreciate all my husband does for our family. I truly know how busy he is, and how little free time he has. But…Why does Daddy always buy junk food? There’s something that happens when he goes to the grocery store. And it’s not pretty. This is…
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