Summer Porches
July 28, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Family, Generations, outdoor
I HEART old houses! Their charm, their beauty, their hardwood floors. But what I really go ga-ga over are the porches, with their ceiling fans, and painted sky blue ceilings, and white rocking chairs. When I was smaller, I would love sit for hours on my grandparents’ front porch in Darlington, SC…It was the perfect [...]
Decorating the Walls with Spaghetti Sauce
February 2, 2010 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Beaux Jours, Blogs, Family, Generations, Parenting
When a sweet baby boy transforms into a mischievous toddler terror, what’s a mom gotta do in order to keep her sanity? Laugh about it, of course.
Going Home
November 19, 2009 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Family, Generations, Jill Prouty
As I pulled in the driveway the other day, a song came on the radio and I immediately recognized Jon Bon Jovi’s voice. The song was called, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” I guess there are a couple of versions of the song, but the one I heard was a duet with Jennifer Nettles of [...]
Oh, Mexico
November 3, 2009 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Generations, Jill Prouty
My “little” brother, Tom, is getting married. One of life’s greatest mysteries has been solved. Tom has been dating Amy since 2005. The first time I saw her was at my older brother’s wedding that same year. I think she and Tom had sort of broken it off at that point, but it was obvious [...]
Celebrating Grandparents
September 8, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Generations
In honor of our nation’s grandparents, the Census Bureau presents an array of data about these unsung role models and caregivers.