A First Aid Kit for the Brokenhearted
Two years ago, I wrote about my daughter’s theory of bike riding. As we took off the training wheels, she said, “Little hills mean little
February 12, 2012
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While Falling, You’re Caught
My husband and I walk in the woods in search of icicles. I’ve always been enchanted by icicles. They possess a strange beauty. Icicle Icicles
February 11, 2012
“We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting.”
Today in class, we consider the claims of several poets regarding beauty. Kahlil Gibran claims that “we live only to discover beauty” as if to
February 10, 2012
Jack Finds True Love
My one-eyed cat, Jack, has found true love. He’s moved from synchronized napping to obvious displays of tender cat affection. He can’t nap without her.
February 9, 2012
A Pen of One’s Own
My youngest asks if she can have a pen of her very own. We’re standing in the check-out line of the grocery store, and we
February 8, 2012
The Book You Would Write in 2012
I decide to skim my journals from 1993 till now. Then I reread some blog posts from 2010 till now. This takes all morning, three
February 7, 2012
When an Enormous Rabbit Finds You
I’m walking through campus to my office with my head looking down into the concrete. I’m deep in thought about something I can’t recall. I
February 6, 2012
Fighting Before Church is Even Better
The whole family just erupts this morning. We can’t control ourselves! We’re all fighting, and one child cries enormous tears while another screams, “You just
February 5, 2012
How We Captured Essential Oils From Nature (A Great Experiment for Kids!)
My daughter wants to make real perfume from nature for her science project this year. I’m learning that she wants to discover the essence of
February 4, 2012
What Band Would We Listen To Together?
Students arrive to class with earphones deep in their ears. “What are you listening to?” I ask one. “What?” he calls back. I point to
February 3, 2012