For several years I’ve been gathering stories about the challenging job of raising five children in the ’50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, before my solo world travels began. It’s fun, especially when mixed with a sense of humor, and makes a great tale. I’m sure many of you will relate to the stories and laugh with me as you uncover my deepest or silliest thoughts.

Go to the drop down menu for excerpts from my book, I Love You to Death, But….

or click on these links

In the Beginning

The Whys and Wherefores

I Love You to Death, But…

Watch Out…Here Come the Babies!

Don’t Come Back Before Supper, Unless You’re Bleeding!

This Old House

Give ‘Em What They Want

Boys

Killer Birthdays

Don’t Be A Naive Mother

The Folly of Expectations

Guess What? Your Brother is Gay

High Drama at the Junior High, and Other Fashion Notes

Let’s Go to the Dump

Who’s Afraid of Measles, Mumps, Chicken Pox, and Tonsils?

You Can’t Take It With You

An Adult Party…Whoopee!

Religion: It Shouldn’t Be So Simple, But It Isn’t

Music is a Tradition in Our Family

Our First Swim Club

Let’s Take a Trip: First Days