(my daily blog)
I find myself returning to old patterns lately. These life scripts try to narrate what matters most. For me, it’s the Three A’s: Appearance, Affluence,
This morning my husband and I laugh about a cat that’s just sitting on top of a house. This little cat surveys his territory with
My youngest daughter always says exactly what’s on her mind. There’s no beating around the bush, equivocating, or flattering. So when she invites my dear
This morning, I spy two different blue jays. I watch their behavior all morning. I recall the day in May 2010 when I saw other
I’ve been a Christian a long time–since 1985–and I find that one thing tempts me more than anything else. It’s the temptation to live a
This morning, my youngest receives an invitation to loom. Yes, the boys and girls gather to loom. They bring their Rainbow Looms and their tackle
Today, I consider things that go to seed. The expression, “go to seed,” normally refers to loss; things that deteriorate, worsen, devitalize, or fall apart
On campus today, I notice the beginning of something new. Subtle but wonderful, the leaves begin to change in Pennsylvania. I love this new season.
No, it’s not more name games (although they help)! It’s one thing I often forget. During every class, teachers neglect the need to assess for
Well, I survived! I actually slept in a tent (sort of), roasted my dinner over a fire, and endured a torrential downpour on the way