Little Cupcake Grills!
My new neighbor calls me over to come see the birthday cupcakes she’s made for her husband. I start laughing out loud when I see
September 10, 2011
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A New Approach to Serving Others
Today, I hear my husband explain a new way to care for folks in our community. He says that we do things “with” people and
March 1, 2011
When Your Scars Leak (Warning: Graphic Image of a Cat’s Infected, Although Missing, Eye)
Yesterday, my daughter cries out that Jack’s scar is leaking. Remember Jack? Our one-eyed cat, over this past year, seemed fully recovered from the day
February 17, 2011
Somebody Needs This
Last week–during my horrible cold– my neighbors express their concern for me in. . . soup. First came the hearty meatball soup with spinach and
December 17, 2010
The Most Impressive Thanksgiving
Right now I’m launching into my official Thanksgiving preparations. Imagine all the family driving in. Imagine the rooms to arrange, the week of activities to
November 17, 2010
When the Competition is You
Last night for Neighborhood Fitness Group, we dance our normal dances and crawl around like wild animals. But then, the children beg for “The Jump
November 16, 2010
The Next Step
My one-eyed cat, Jack, has taken another important step. Remember how wounded and sick Jack was? How unattractive and miserable? We brought him home
November 10, 2010
Love is a Tornado
This morning, my daughter hands me a little card that says her love for me is like a tornado. She drew a picture of a
November 1, 2010
Be Impressively Vulnerable
Yesterday, I admit to my dear friend that I’m not good at being vulnerable. I’m better at listening and giving advice and pretending I have
October 27, 2010
One Way to Say “I Love You”
A few days ago, my husband and I seriously start brainstorming ideas for our Halloween costumes. There’s a lot at stake: we have a party
October 16, 2010