Author Archives: lynnkelleyauthor

Sweet Story to Steal Your Heart – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on July 30, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

This is a sweet story my Aunt Walda, who goes by the nickname Sam, shared with me. It’s from her childhood and offers some valuable lessons for us: “When I was in third grade, I was taught by the most … Continue reading →

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Big Sis Hijinks – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on July 23, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Charlene Parton shared some of her favorite parenting stories with me. Her eyes lit up as she relived those long ago moments. A mother of three daughters, Charlene’s youngest, Kathleen, was born when Melinda was in high school. A special … Continue reading →

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Chuckles – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on July 16, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Years ago my Aunt Sam shared some of her favorite parenting stories with me. Here’s some of her favorites, in her own words: “My son Bill learned to say The Lord’s Prayer very early and said it each night before … Continue reading →

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Trashed – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on July 9, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

This is one of my favorite parenting stories. It happened years ago when my sister, Cindy, was eight months pregnant with her second child. Her hormones were raging and she’d cry over any little thing.  On a hot summer day, … Continue reading →

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Bonedigger and Mr. Beerbelly?

Posted on July 6, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

It’s Friday and I’m feeling quirky, so here’s a Paul Simon song with some quirky lyrics. This is the Chevy Chase version, so I hope it puts a smile on your face and a hop and a skip in your … Continue reading →

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Never a Dull Moment – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on July 2, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Mary Alice Parker writes family stories down to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. These stories took place in the 1940s but are incidents parents today can relate to: “My cousin Dottie Chinnici’s youngest son, Gerry, was a very … Continue reading →

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Lost in Cyberspace

Posted on June 28, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Those of you who know me realize I’m a cyberspace case. I struggle with all things techie, even the remote control. I joined Twitter a year ago and just this week learned about making lists when I read Amber West’s … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Iz – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Posted on June 26, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

Today I would like to honor the memory of singer Israel Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole, better known as Iz, one of the most beautiful voices of all time. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 20, 1959,  he died on June 26, 1997.   … Continue reading →

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Senior Prank Backfires – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on June 24, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

(Note: The names in this post have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty!) What is it about the tradition of senior pranks at high schools? It seems that some kids who aren’t pranksters by nature are tempted … Continue reading →

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Ugly Foot Finds Its Doppelganger

Posted on June 20, 2012 by lynnkelleyauthor

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.”  ~ Albert Einstein Inspiration! It can happen anywhere! Ideas are born in the strangest places, ignited by bizarre objects or strange people. Or a random photo from my daughter’s honeymoon pics. Here’s the scoop: Lily … Continue reading →

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