“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible — the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” Virginia Satir  

Amy & Cousin Abigail 

Amy & Cousin Gabriel 

“Come on everyone. We have things to get done today. Let’s boogie.” “Amy boogie, ” said Amy with an index finger up each nostril. I’m so proud.

We have reservations at Deer Farm Riding Stables & Zoo for Tommy’s birthday tomorrow. Cross your fingers for good weather. Tommy will be 14 tomorrow. Very scary. He weighs 100 pounds more than me and his hormones are raging. A writer occasionally peeks at our blogs. I hope that the Asperger’s book he’s working on […]

I was happy yesterday that the day wasn’t what it could have been. I was also happy when Molly(our 3-month-old shepherd puppy) slept in my lap. Today I am happy that my family will be spending the afternoon together. Well, except for my non-voting brother who doesn’t visit enough. Sending guilt trip over the internet. […]

South Knox Bubba has welcomed me to The Rocky Top Brigade. Thank you for the honor! This is better than a debutante ball. A virtual curtsy to all the Southerners out there. I usually whine and reveal too many details about my personal life but sometimes I talk about UT football, Tennessee foolishness and our […]

I have a lot to say about today but too much school paperwork to do. I just had to take one second to express my “ugh” moment of the day. This has been a long, difficult day with lots of problems and annoyances but seeing the letter from homeland security teaching my children about disaster […]

Doug and I’s contribution to Half-naked Thursday. 

Knox County Schools are playing passive aggressive games to get rid of Tommy ALREADY. Argh!!