Becky’s Blog
Observations of Life (and Death) from a Walk to School
Lately, I've been walking Daniel to school a few times a week. I figure we better do it now, before South Carolina turns into a...
Moving Out of the Whirlwind
Todd’s been cleaning out his desk at home, which means he takes all the junk out of each drawer and, piece by piece, stacks it...
The Friendly Giant I Met at Starbucks
I was minding my own business at Starbucks yesterday morning, hiding away in a little niche near the pick-up counter, working on...
Don’t Worry. God’s in Control. Right?
Don’t worry. No matter what happens, God is in control. With the coming election, I’ve heard that a lot. I hear it…and I want to...
Miss Betsy and the Rope
Miss Betsy’s* house is my last stop on my Meals on Wheels route, so I can stay and chat without needing to rush. She’s always in...
Super Powers, Tub-side
Did you know that when kids are about to turn four, they get amazing powers? Daniel can hear the ocean from his chip bowl, turn...
Is This the Last Day? A Big Question from a Little Person
"Is this the last day?" my nearly four-year-old grandboy asked his mommy, "and then we will die?" "No, we are not dying," Sarah...
Dead Pony…And Other Weird Games Kids Play
What's the weirdest thing you've seen kids play? Or played yourself, maybe? I collect weird play stories, so I'd love to hear!...
What Slipped Under Your Skin? Vines, Voices, and Grandma Creech
I walk by this fence at least once a day and see the old vines hanging there, long dead but still woven into the links, cut off...
My New Nurse–and What My Doctor Doesn’t Know
I'd been dreading the appointment. At least I knew what to expect. Thanks to my fair skin and the countless hours I spent back...
Sweet Talk Walk
A few months ago, Ben was home for the weekend. Ben and Rosie, our golden retriever, share a bond. When we first brought puppy...
Pants or No Pants?
"Daniel has a surprise," Sarah told me on the phone. "Want to tell Lala?" she asked him. "YES!" Daniel squealed. There was much...
Need a Mascot for 2024? Share Mine!
Happy New Year, friends! A couple of weeks ago, I was rushing around, doing some late Christmas shopping when something weird...
Retirement Stinks? A Tale of a Stink Bug and the ER
Around 3 am on Friday morning, a stink bug who'd been buzzing around our bedroom got suddenly quiet. Usually I'm not horrified...