Deep in the Heart of Man
This morning, the neighborhood children call me over to a huge, gaping hole in the earth. Construction workers have dug down so deep, you can
November 10, 2011
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Bring More Mothers
This morning, my daughters walk to school holding the hands of another mother. They want to talk to her about everything ranging from new earrings
November 9, 2011
Talking to Penn State Students about the Scandal
Campus feels heavy, quiet, and ashamed. What a strange contrast to the beauty and warmth of this fall day in Happy Valley. It’s as if
November 8, 2011
One Strange Parenting Tip from the Italian Mama (It Works!)
My daughter granted permission to relate the following story: I’m having dinner with the Italian Mama, and I explain how my daughter currently seems to
November 7, 2011
There’s a Child In There
My daughters help rake the leaves into huge piles on the lawn. They use the tree swing to launch up and across the yard, releasing
November 6, 2011
A Crock-Pot Recipe that Reminds Me to Wait it Out
The whole house smells of seasoned broth from a crock-pot of vegetables, chicken, and spices. A crock-pot represents that glorious Unseen Hand that takes all
November 5, 2011
Your Glorious Descent
It’s time. One Leaf Takes Flight You lift off, send yourself into the glorious unknown, and let God carry you. Autumn Leaf Mid-Flight My children
November 4, 2011
Coconut Overload
The word has spread about my love of all things coconut. Children have kindly donated their coconut candy from Trick-or-Treating to the worthy cause of
November 3, 2011
When You’re Doing Things You Don’t Want to Be Doing
I’m driving to the Department of Motor Vehicles, and I realize this is the last thing I want to be doing. But when you live
November 2, 2011
My Jackie Kennedy Costume
Well, I tried. Personally, I would like to bring back the white gloves. I learn that Jackie Kennedy wore the white gloves in part because
November 1, 2011