I can’t recall when my world has been so silent, or so tidy. I’ve been home alone for several days, and I’ve hardly known what to do with myself.

It’s ironic that we let her go in the midst of the dog days of summer. Our beloved old dog, Tonya, died last Monday. She was a gorgeous black-and-white mix of German shepherd and Siberian husky. As we bake here in our August sauna, I imagine her running free through a snowy field in heaven. [...]

Hello. My name is Kari and I’m a recovering Internet addict. I often hid my vice under the ruse of writing. “Of course I was on the computer until 2:00 AM! I’m a writer. Remember?” And then the guilt would settle because I knew how little time I spent writing anything meaningful. The other hours [...]

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for my back to school column. Our Newton County kids went back last Friday, and most private schools begin this week. I don’t know when my kids are going back to school. We might start on August 13, but I haven’t decided yet. Yes, the decision is [...]

My most commonly used sentence of late is, “I’m not sure, but that’s a really good question.” Eli always has been an inquisitive child, but his questions have multiplied like rabbits lately.