Author Archives: kathymiele28

“What do you feel like having for lunch?” I asked my son Alex as he sat on the couch reading a magazine. He shrugged his shoulders. “Doesn’t matter to me. Whatever you want.” I leaned against the door frame and thought about it for a moment. “How about egg salad sandwiches?” Alex looked up fromContinue reading “PERFECT HARD BOILED EGG”

I was sitting on the back deck reading the newspaper when my son Alex came out to sit. “Morning!” I said as I tried to turn the page and refold the newspaper. The wind wasn’t making it easy as I struggled to make the fold. “You know, you could just read the paper online andContinue reading “NEWSPAPER”

I was in the kitchen, finishing up with the after-dinner dishes, when my husband Steven and son Alex came through, headed for the back deck. “It’s a beautiful night out.” Steven said as he opened the back door. “You want to come out and sit with us for awhile?” “Sure.” I picked up the potContinue reading “CRICKETS AND KATYDIDS”

I was washing a ping pong ball in the sink when my husband Steven came into the kitchen. “What’s that for?” he asked looking at the ball as I grabbed a paper towel and began drying it. “It’s a toy for Bubba.” I looked over at the fish tank where our beautiful blue betta fishContinue reading “BETTA BUBBA”

My son Alex and I have been spending a lot of time walking this summer. We’ve discovered new parks and walking routes all over the county. It was as we were walking around one of our favorite shady routes (a mile loop around a rugby field) that I noticed a couple coming towards us withContinue reading “WALKING ETIQUETTE”

My son Alex put the bag of leftovers from the restaurant on the counter. “Do you want me to put these in the fridge?” “You can put mine in, thanks.” I tossed my jacket on the chair. My husband Steven took his container out of the bag. “I think I’m going to finish mine now.”Continue reading “BAG LADY”

My husband Steven walked into our bedroom while I was making the bed. “We need a new scale.” he said as he walked to our closet and opened the door. “Are you kidding me?” I pulled the sheets tight. “That’s the best scale we’ve ever owned!” I argued. Steven turned around to look at me.Continue reading “PERFECT SCALE”

My son Alex and I were driving into a local park when I quickly hit the brakes. “Oh My God!” I pointed to a sign at the side of the driveway. “Best camp ever!” I cried. Alex looked over at all the signs for all the different camps. They had Basketball Camp, Baseball Camp andContinue reading “BEST CAMP EVER”

My son Alex and I were sitting on our newly power washed and stained deck. “I know we have to clean and re-stain the deck every few years, but I really hate it.” I sighed as I gently rocked back in my rocker. “Why?” Alex looked confused. “It looks great!” “I know but remember earlierContinue reading “CHIPMUNK CALAMITY”

I walked into the house and saw my son Alex sitting on the couch. “Hey!” I called as I headed right to the kitchen. I grabbed a glass and filled it with water before heading back out the front door. “Did you see my Gerber daisy?” I said as I passed him again. “No.” “LookContinue reading “FLOWER MAGIC”