Everyone needs an Uncle Jerry. I was privileged to have only one. He was my husband’s mom’s sister’s husband…see, my Uncle Jerry. And so when I married Philip, I got …
It is a really big deal when the sun shines in Indianapolis. Everywhere I go, people say, “Hey, did you notice the sun?” Well, or wait!? Maybe I’m the one …
Seriously y’all, I only had ten minutes, a roll of clear shipping tape and two frothy coils of aqua and pink crepe paper that can be purchased at Walmart for …
Did I hear you say, that if March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb? Oh good! I thought I overheard you say that. Not …
Everything I’ve learned about being extra, I’ve learned from my Mother…well, Daddy too, but first MOTHER. I mean, ANYONE can be ordinary, but why be ordinary…when there is EXTRA! “Just …
“Dad, just listen to how GOOD everyone is.” In a classroom jammed with students practicing warm-ups on various woodwind instruments, Tiffany listened to everyone playing through difficult rhythms and note …
“I’ve never wanted to travel.” I said. She looked at me with a startled expression and exclaimed, “Why, Mom?” “Oh, no! I meant that I’ve never wanted to travel extensively …
I read somewhere that Brad Pitt regrets how his divorce with Jennifer Aniston was handled. That makes me so sad. Also, did you know that White Castle fast food restaurant …
Remember the time in third grade when your teacher cleared her throat and said, “Now class, next week is Valentine’s Day and we are going to have a contest.” Tell …
All the way back to the very beginning… Julie Andrews says that’s a VERY good place to start. But today’s not that day, because some days are ordinary with EXTRA!! …
