Visits and Vacations
Keeping My Family Fit When They Visit Me in Chicago by Kendra Thornton One of my priorities, whether I’m at home or traveling, is staying fit and cooking healthy meals… Read more »
Author Archives: Veronica
Land of the shut-your-mouth
I’m so confused! On one hand, I deplore the racist words said by Donald Sterling. On the other, I believe people have the right to say whatever they want in… Read more »
Picture of a good story
Everyone has a favorite type of story. Some like deep, dark mysteries that keep a person guessing whodunit until the very last minute. Others enjoy light-hearted comedies that give the… Read more »
Shadow, light, and color
Who cares if it’s just a simple vase of flowers that catches the eye as I walk in the door. Or an interesting shadow created by a solitary ray of… Read more »
Views of Spring
Street view of our hidden house. Many people walk by without even realizing it is there! But the street view doesn’t compare to the view from my front door. I… Read more »
Our guests from Jupiter
The aliens were a shock to me too. Over the years I’ve seen a ton of movies about aliens. The aliens ranged from scary monsters with big teeth dripping with… Read more »
The slam of the door
SLAM! The unique sound of the front door shutting reverberated through the house and woke me out of a deep sleep. It was a normal morning occurrence. No matter how… Read more »
Tip for house hunters
A) Know what you want. B) If you want a new house with a huge yard, don’t waste time looking at older homes in the city. You’ll just be wasting… Read more »
That craving to write
I was 23, married less than a year, and pregnant with my first child. I’d traveled solo across the country and supported myself for a number of years so I… Read more »
How to raise a bully
How to raise a bully in a few easy steps: Teach child that he is entitled to everything and anything he wants. This is a very important step in the… Read more »