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 »
Tag: family
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 »
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 »
Rib cage tickles
Have you ever had a day when you wake up elated? A day that begins with an excited fluttery feeling that tickles the inside of your rib cage and makes… Read more »
A plan
We now have a plan of action. We’re selling our house and moving. I can hear your cries of, “What! You’re gonna let ‘those neighbors’ run you out of your… Read more »
Next steps
Remember the neighbor I wrote about just this morning? The one who threatened me? I’ve come to think of him as the demented leprechaun, but let’s call him WR for… Read more »
The bully’s mistake
“I can do whatever I want in your yard,” he growled as he picked up a large piece of firewood and slammed it toward face. My eyes crossed as I… Read more »