While It Lasts
Autumn arrives and fades so quickly. Already, some trees surrender their leaves. The weather report predicts snow for later this week. Snow! I’m never ready for it. All day, I’m reminded of these glorious colors that do not last. I look up from my life, and time has fallen around my feet like leaves from […]
What Children Remember About Spring Break
This morning on the walk to school, a little boy tells us his plans for Spring Break. All week, we’ve been hearing what other families will enjoy. Between discussions about Disney World and indoor water parks, I’m jealous and sad. I think about everything my children will miss out on. I think about “the good […]