by Karen Schulz | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
There. I’ve said it. I used to be a book snob. I used to think if a book wasn’t a “classic,” it wasn’t worth my time. I can divide my Book Snobbery career into Pre-Enlightenment and Post-Enlightenment. I know exactly how and when my...
by Karen Schulz | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
Babysitters can be defined as short-term caretakers who are typically hired to watch children for a set period of time. Parents can be defined as those who teach their children morals and values. They set limits and are consistent in their discipline. They are kind...
by Karen Schulz | May 26, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
You are the big sister, the one that your little brother looks up to. It’s a big responsibility. What will you teach him, through your behavior and your words? Will you teach him to be humble and kind? Will you teach him to be generous and loving? To be a helper...
by Karen Schulz | May 12, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
In today’s world, “inclusion” is a big concern. Inclusion means that all people, regardless of their abilities, disabilities, or health care needs, race, or religion are respected and appreciated. In the school system, inclusion also is extended to...
by Karen Schulz | May 5, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
A few weeks ago, I noticed that a bird had created a nest in an artificial tree on our porch, within 2′ of our front door. Every time we went out the front door, the mama bird would fly away. She would sit on the porch railing and chirp until we were far enough...
by Karen Schulz | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
Last Saturday, our son and daughter-in-law (Brian and Melissa) welcomed Asher, their 3rd child, into their family. I was staying at their house, awaiting Asher’s birth, as I was going to be the caretaker of their other 2 children, Owen and Ella, while Asher was...
by Karen Schulz | Apr 15, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
Our son, Brian, and daughter-in-law, Melissa, are expecting their 3rd child, whom they have named Asher. Although Melissa’s official due date is April 18th, on Monday, the 12th, Melissa’s doctor examined Melissa and predicted that Asher would arrive that...
by Karen Schulz | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
Have you had a great idea for a product that wasn’t on the market,? Did you later see that product on a store shelf, having been manufactured by someone else? This is my story. I have been creating paper scrapbooks since I was 11 years old. I used a 3-hole punch...
by Karen Schulz | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
After I was married, I confided to my Mom that I didn’t really like to cook. It wasn’t so much that I didn’t like coming up with a weekly menu or going to the grocery store, although that was part of it. But the main thing was I just didn’t...
by Karen Schulz | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
There are all kinds of family traditions. We might have the same meal on a particular holiday, or visit family members on another. We can choose to always stay home on a certain holiday, or always go out! In our family, one of the traditions we had when our children...
by Karen Schulz | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
My office is small. It is 12.5 feet long and 6.5 feet wide. The width has always been a problem when it comes to furnishing my office with what I need. I’ve had several cabinets on the wall behind me, but they weren’t suiting my purposes any longer. I...
by Karen Schulz | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog, Personal Notes
Our granddaughter, Ella, is 5 years old. She and her brother, Owen, spent 4 days with us recently. One of Ella’s favorite things to do is paint rocks. Fortunately, we have plenty here; so Ella can just step out into the yard, select the rocks she feels are...
