Erica Smith PulleyOct 28, 20142 minGather Around the Fire Pit/Camp Fire/BonfireIn the suburbs of Chicago, the words “bonfire,” “camp fire,” and “fire pit” are used interchangeably to describe a fire built in a back...
Erica Smith PulleyOct 27, 20143 minA Salute to Ebola Care NursesI’m presently watching the 60 Minutes special on Ebola, listening to nurses who took care of Thomas Duncan and hearing about their...
Guest WriterOct 24, 20143 minWeek 9: Volcanic EruptionToday, I forgot to weigh myself. So that will be tomorrow’s task I am afraid. I woke up later than I wanted to this morning. I am out of...
Guest WriterOct 23, 20142 minFor All the New MommiesI have tons of friends having babies, more than ever before. And it has prompted thoughts about being a new mom again. I have done the...
Guest WriterOct 21, 20142 minPumpkins, gourds and chevron…oh my!I love Fall. It is the season that reminds me most that I am alive. This is odd, I realize, as it is a season of leaves dying and the...
Guest WriterOct 17, 20142 minWeek 8: Discipline Yourself, My ChildThis week I indulged in pasta. I stayed a few days with my grandmother and we always have a good time. It started with a little wine on...
Guest WriterOct 16, 20143 minLadybug, Fly Away Home: DIY Toddler CostumeI’m not a big Halloween fan, however if we have an event that we are attending, I definitely jump into “DIY costume” mode. Two years ago,...
Guest WriterOct 15, 20142 minGiving Hope another FlyI started a new job recently, abandoning a hard-earned dream that someone else owned. I picked up one abandoned long ago. Dusty, faint...
Erica Smith PulleyOct 13, 20142 minWest African StewI love Sunday afternoon/evenings in the fall when I get to do two things. Cook and watch football. I prep for the week by both relaxing...