Monday, May 12, 2008
My youngest brother graduated college on Mother's Day. He is a very smart young man. More importantly, he is a wonderful person and I am blessed to have him for a brother! Congratulations Travis! Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Boy, 11, Takes Off Brett Favre Jersey After Wearing It Every Day Since 2003
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 GREEN BAY, Wis. — David Witthoft finally shunned his Brett Favre jersey for a red shirt for the first time in 1,581 days. The 12-year-old Ridgefield, Conn. boy wore the No. 4 jersey every day since receiving it as a gift for Christmas in 2003. David's father, Chuck Witthoft,... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Adopted Man Finds Biological Father on Death Row
Thursday, May 01, 2008 MANSFIELD, Ohio — A man who was adopted as a child and spent the past year researching his ancestry discovered that his biological father is on Ohio's death row for killing a corrections officer and two others in the state's worst prison riot. Sean Baker, 41, met his father,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Ohio Teen Hiding in Bed Foils Intruders With Text Message
Thursday, May 01, 2008 LITHOPOLIS, Ohio — A teenager home alone pulled bed sheets over her head to hide from two intruders and sent a text message to her mother, whose 911 call led to the arrest of two suspects, authorities said Wednesday. Lauren Durnbaugh, 13, didn't go to school Tuesday and was... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
What Is Going On?
My painter's youngest daughter is 13. L is bright, sweet, and beautiful. L has her whole life ahead of her. This week, L was suspended for skipping school. To make matters worse, she was not honest with her parents about the incident. Sadly, problems such as L's are all too common in our schools... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Study: Midwest has the worst drunken driving rates
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — The upper Midwest has the worst drunken driving rates in the country, according to a government report that says 15 percent of adult drivers nationally report driving under the influence of alcohol in the previous year. Wisconsin leads the way. The federal... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
What Did I Know?
I n my younger years, my parents moved four times in a four year period. We moved to the house I call home in the middle of a record-setting snowstorm on February 3, 1982. For a little while in elementary school, I was known as the little girl with the smile, singing voice and Southern accent. One... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Illinois Hospital Faces Lawsuit After Switching Babies
Monday, April 14, 2008 CHICAGO — Sitting in her hospital room in Marion, Ill., 17-year-old Kassie Hopkins knew something was wrong when she looked at the newborn officials told her she had given birth to a day before. Mary Jo Bathon had the same feeling but left Heartland Regional Medical Center... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A Mother's Heartbreak
Last weekend while on visitation, three young children were murdered by their father. The memorial service was yesterday. Their mother is a local pediatrician and attends my church. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain that she must be experiencing. Please keep her in your prayers during this... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, April 4, 2008
A Family Affair
One of my favorite dishes that mom makes is Taco Mountains. What is your favorite family dish? Sign in to see full entry.