Believe it or not, this is not a post about the evils of HP, nor its literary merit (or lack thereof). It is, however, a tale of mystery and suspense, fraught with late-night terrors and speculations of ghosts and vampires. Or just bats. Or maybe rotting rats? Read on… About three weeks ago my youngest [...]

(Ever since Kathy D. gave me my very own pop-up post-it note dispenser, I’ve been hooked. Who knew they could be so entertaining?)

Because so many PREP parents and teachers are without power/water and because we’re all trying to save gas while we regroup this week, we’ve decided to cancel the PREP classes this Thursday in Katy. Please respond by either email or phone when you get this message. I will begin making phone calls later today to [...]

Sometimes the usual round of taquitos/chicken nuggets/sandwiches gets a bit tiresome. That’s when it helps to have something in the lineup that’s easy to make but doesn’t require a recipe. Who wants to think when you’ve been doing school all morning? At our house we want a break from thinking! Asian Chicken Salad Boneless skinless [...]

Ok kiddies (and other readers).  What famous slogan is represented here, in several different languages? Swedish: Piff! Paff! Puff! German: Knisper! Knasper! Knusper! Spanish: Pim! Pum! Pam! Finnish: Poks! Riks! Raks!

My father-in-law John Mathis, affectionately known as “Dad” and “Grandpa” to us, went to be with his Lord and Savior last week. While we miss his ready smile, presence with us at church and Sunday lunch, and never-ending supply of stories, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. Rather, we eagerly anticipate [...]