(my daily blog)
This week, I lead a seminar on “burnout” for instructors. Ironically, I’d been feeling disengaged, exhausted, bored, and unmotivated myself. Sometimes, I have weeks when
All morning at my desk, I hear the drip, drip, dripping of melting snow and ice. We’re thawing, folks. Water trickles down the gutters and
My daughters are too old for the “tuck in blessing” I performed when they were toddlers. Back then, they loved how I put each and
With school canceled due to an impending snow storm, we stay warm inside and have a quiet day. It’s dreary. But then I observe my
Today my husband reminds me that when something ends, it’s really just the beginning. He’s talking about the hope of the gospel in the face
A writer’s life has seasons, too. After output, you gather yourself back in, plant new seeds, and let things percolate deep inside until they’re ready
Two days ago, I bake six chicken breasts (with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper) at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. I have the
Years ago, a nurse told me that the day you feel better after an illness is the day you should get back in bed. “But
Last night, my friend Jo comforts me by saying, “It just takes time. It’s going to take some time.” As you know, I’m not very
Day two of this virus has me curled in bed (this will be short!). Nothing’s changed! I’m still so sick! Just as I consider that