Laura Griffin
Pet Projects =^..^=
It amazes me what people do for their dogs. Maybe because I’m a cat person and people with cats are less likely to tote them
Cross-train your brain
cross-train (verb) to engage in a variety of exercises for well-rounded health and muscular development. People often ask me if I get writer’s block. If
Texas Swing
As a dancer, I make a pretty good volleyball player. Dance has never been my thing. Sure, I did the obligatory square dance lessons in
At the Movies in the Windy City
In the Age Before Children I lived in Chicago. It was a heady time, and I spent my weekends doing things that now seem decadent:
The Soup Peddler
Every woman has shortcuts. Lots of mine happen in the kitchen. I love salad-in-a-bag, taco dinner kits, and instant pudding. My bread machine occupies a
Game on!
I’m from a family of gamers. Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee. We recently added Settlers of Catan to our repertoire. One of our favorite games to play
Heartstrings
Have you ever wondered what one item (besides your loved ones, of course!) that you would grab if your house was burning down? Would it
Read, Play, Drink
This year instead of making all the typical New Year’s promises to myself about diet and exercise, I decided to do three simple things to
Guest blogger: Sandra Bretting
I am delighted to introduce an author who hails from my hometown of Houston, Texas.  Sandra Bretting writes for the Houston Chronicle business section and just
Girls’ Night Out
The other night I went to Book Club, affectionately known as Wine Club by all of our husbands. I will admit that I do not
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