I’m so sorry for being absent, y’all. School ended, well, and all the Barlows shouted HOORAY!!!! After that, we promptly launched into doing stuff, which vastly contrasts with our early Junes of yore when we would twiddle our thumbs and … Continue reading →

I just looked outside to see Eli contemplating a skateboard, a bunch of mardi gras parade tokens, and a bottle of gorilla glue with a delighted, enthusiastic smile on his face. I would have snapped a photo, but some immediate … Continue reading →

I hope that you are having a good Friday! I’m a bit scattered today.  Nothing big.  Just…. We’re having a photo taken of my whole side of the family tomorrow.  Yeeep.  Getting all of my busters to look in the … Continue reading →

Lately, I’ve been admiring the work of Jens Risom.  I’ve always admired his furniture, of course, since I’m sort of a modern design junkie. But, I’m not talking about his furniture today.  No, I recently read about the pre-fab house … Continue reading →

Hi y’all!  I hope that today finds you having a good first day of May.  We are having a rainy one here in Mississippi.  But, what else is new?  Also, bonus, I don’t have to water my garden. I made … Continue reading →

Well, I can’t believe how quickly April has flown by.  This is the last of my reposts for Autism Awareness Month.  I hope that y’all have enjoyed reading.  I know that I’ve enjoyed remembering this stuff.   Originally posted June … Continue reading →

Originally published June 20, 2011. Put It On My List This is yet another item on the “I Can’t Believe That He Just Did That” list. My list — it’s extensive. On Saturday, my boys and I went to the … Continue reading →

Hey y’all!  I hope that everyone is having a good Saturday. Here are two musical acts that I’ve enjoyed recently. The first is a band called The Wild Feathers.  I originally heard this song, The Ceiling, on the radio.  I … Continue reading →

Sometimes I really like lens flare. Birdhouses in a row. My ever taller Nathan, volunteering last Saturday. Jon and James look like they are related. Yes? Kale salad with ham, sharp white cheddar, buttermilk dressing, and cornbread croutons. Yum! This … Continue reading →

Originally published October 20, 2009. His Costume A couple of weekends ago our church had its annual Harvest Party. One of the activities every year is a costume contest. Well, I am a slacker. And, it was still before Halloween. … Continue reading →