SR.com Blogs | Home PlanetCheryl-Anne Millsap blogs about life in this universe as observed from her Home Planet in Spokane, Wash. She has four children, two dogs, two cats and raises a bevy of ducks each spring.Twenty-one things to think about when turning 21.- (Found September 22, 2008 ) In today's Home Planet, I wrote a letter to my daughter who just turned 21.I gave her a list of twenty-one things to think about now that she's an adult. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=759 Ready, Set, Read.- (Found September 22, 2008 ) When I was a kid, summer vacation meant one thing: All the time in the world to read.I spent hours perusing the stacks at the library, searching for something new and wonderful.I read in the porch swing, in the hammock and curled up in a chair in the living room.At night I read under the covers in my bed. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=853 Similar to PTSD...- (Found September 22, 2008 ) As I sat in the audience, watching my son walk across the stage and pick up his diploma, I began to feel sick. I mean really awful. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=837 It's a (grown-up) boy!- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Congratulate me. I've delivered a 6' 2" high school graduate. My son is picking up his diploma tonight. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=836 Counting the days- (Found September 22, 2008 ) If I can have your attention for a minute, I'd like to get something off my chest: ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=832 Six Degrees of Spokane- (Found September 22, 2008 ) Sunday afternoon I retreated to the shoe department at Nordstrom Rack. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=808 Housekeeping- (Found September 22, 2008 ) There are several antique sales going on this weekend, but I've got something else on my plate.I have to start packing. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=780 Heart Rock Cafe- (Found September 22, 2008 ) I especially enjoy it when something I write leads readers to share their own stories. That's what happened with my March 20 Home Planet column about my penchant for picking up heart-shaped stones. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=768 Here's to you, Mr. Buchwald- (Found September 22, 2008 ) It's hard to know what shapes us, exactly. In the course of a lifetime we encounter so many people and places.But over the years that have passed since I was a shy 18-year-old - in way over my head - sitting across the table from Art Buchwald, listening to him and watching him interact with others, I've thought about than night often. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=763 No-fail camp mail- (Found September 22, 2008 ) We delivered my daughter to camp yesterday. She packed up a duffle bag full of necessities and never looked back. ( Full post )http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/archive.asp?postID=864 |