Tag: theresa blume
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Family time: Giving memories rather than presents to my grandchildren
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist Of our five grandchildren, the two oldest have birthdays in July. One year when he was younger, I worked hard to ... -
Fond memories: A DVD collection that holds a special place in my heart
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist This morning the mailman brought a box to my door. I knew what it was and simply put it on the ... -
Take a chance
Joining a family camping trip despite an unfavorable weather forecast By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “When you take a chance, sometimes good things happen, and sometimes ... -
Call me when you get there
A mother’s concern for the safety of her children By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “Let me know when you get home.” These are the words my ... -
A hayloft treasure hunt: Finding kittens in the family barn
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist When I was still shorter than mature corn stalks, climbing the ladder to the hayloft was an accomplishment that took me ... -
First parade jitters: Reminiscing about a parade experience from my youth
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “Dress warm,” were the words my husband said as I prepared to leave for the 2015 Dairyfest Parade. Seriously, who wears ... -
Scary new experiences
The real world can be tough for children when it doesn’t mirror their books and TV shows By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “Do you want to ... -
No more movie surprises
Choosing the correctly rated film for your children By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist I am not a big movie goer, so I have not paid much ... -
The wisdom of children
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist The other day I witnessed an event that warmed my heart and made me smile. My 17-month-old granddaughter, Bristol, has found ... -
The old piano: One person’s trash is another’s treasure
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist When I was a child, we did not talk about recycling. Of course we did not have as many plastic bottles ...
