A Little Outdoor Time
Sometimes we let Louie outside to smells the smells and see the sights. He loves sitting on the warm pavement to bask in the sun.
Since We’ve Never Been This Way Before
For the past few days, I’ve been thinking about a powerful image in Joshua 3 as a metaphor for how to behave and how to think during the COVID-19 changes to our daily life. Joshua 3 provides an account of the Israelites moving into unknown territory, apparently by way of the Jordan river. Joshua writes […]
Asking Myself: What’s the Most Loving Thing
I recommended the cancelation of a speaking event next week because I couldn’t imagine asking people to gather when COVID-19 remains such a threat. I asked myself, “What’s the most loving thing to do?” It was to cancel. The most loving thing is to keep people safe. Asking myself this question helped with this decision. […]
Preparing for Social Distancing
It’s been chaotic but also so informative as I learn about our community’s measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Mostly, I consider social distancing and what it means to connect better virtually. I consider the infinite value of an authentic online written voice. I consider how to teach students to express themselves well in […]
On This Day: Penn State Moves to Online Teaching and Schools Cancel Class for the Next Week to Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak
What a whirlwind of a day! Amid the COVID-19 outbreaks and a rapidly changing situation regarding confirmed cases in the US, Penn State cancels all residential classes and encourages everyone to stay off campus–at least until April. At the same time, I learn that our school district has canceled classes next week. It’s a time […]
A Little Glamorous
Today I’m window shopping in NYC. A girl can dream.
Something New To Learn
I noticed a certain way I’ve grown today. As Penn State prepares for the possibility of moving to online instruction in case of a COVID-19 spread on campus, I, along with so many other teachers across the US, must think in flexible, innovative, and technological ways. Flexible. Innovative. Technological. I notice how I’m not afraid […]
4 Times: Be Strong and Courageous
In Joshua chapter 1, we read the repeated command to be strong and courageous. Each time, we know why the situation required strength and courage: to lead others, to obey carefully, to fight discouragement, and to be sent wherever God directs. I take a moment and ask God to develop more strength and courage in […]
Our Favorite Spring Cake
To celebrate my husband’s birthday, I make his request: The Lemonade Layer Cake. It’s a light, lemony cake. We add in a layer of raspberry filling and decorate it with fresh raspberries. This is a birthday cake, an Easter cake, a Welcome Home cake, and a bon voyage cake. Enjoy!
God Knows What We Don’t Know or See
This morning, my friend reminded me of a disappointing decision I made this past summer. I had been invited to speak to professors in Italy over Spring Break 2020. What a thrilling opportunity! How wonderful! Yet, because of our family situation and various factors, we decided to decline this offer until another year. At the […]