There were years of my life in which I didn’t believe in devotional books. It wasn’t that I disliked them, per se, I just wasn’t interested in reading and/or utilizing them. I felt the bible, God’s word to his people, was enough. Just read it and don’t bother with someone’s commentary or opinion. Maybe it was … More devotion
If you know me, you’ll interpret this entry’s title to mean I’m saying adios to my son. This is not what I’m inferring. At least not in this entry. I will be saying adios to my son James in a short while, as he’ll be heading back to the University of Louisville for his second … More goodbye James
My daughter Allie and I anticipated Otterbein 2014 for a long time. As an outbound Rotary exchange student headed for the Czech Republic next month, she was required to attend this orientation. Parents are strongly suggested to go along too, so I did. Before I looked into it, I had no idea why they called the … More Otterbein weekend
I can check it off the list. Actually, there is no list. But I did it. I ran the race. I completed. Finished. Managed to run a 10K. No walking. No crying. No pouting. I, as Nike likes to proclaim, yet utilizing a different verb tense, “just did it.” So I feel good. Accomplished, at … More brave new world
I have never been much of a goal oriented person. I am disciplined to a certain extent. I make sure I clean my toilet weekly, unload my dishwasher daily, make my bed every morning. Etc. But goals, goals can be intimidating. At least to me. What if they’re not reached? What if they’re too easy? … More ready, set, go[al]
I have, in the last months, gone through the most difficult time of my life. Through this time, I’ve come to realize I need [3am people]. These are folks one can call in the middle of the night, and they will listen and offer help. These are the people who can sincerely quote the words … More my sister’s birthday
Today is my daughter Allie’s 16th birthday. In a few short months, she’ll be leaving to spend a year in the Czech Republic. I wrote the following to honor these occurrences. Strong. Capable and ready. You head out into the world. Across the world, actually. A chapter. A short one, all in all. Yet … More happy birthday sweet Allie
I found great comfort in a recent thought. It’s a tidbit I picked up from Anne Lamott. Basically, my story is my story. And if I want to tell it, I can. Because it’s my story. I have, so often in the past, been hesitant. Afraid that I’d offend or let people in on my junk. … More it’s my story and I’ll ….
I returned home after a Friday night of babysitting. Generally my daughter and I do this together, but she was away for the weekend. All the money we earn doing this [side gig] goes toward her exchange trip. When I reached my street, I realized it was the evening for the Night Market. It’s held … More ironies of my neighborhood
Happy Friday. Today marks 70 years since D Day, which I suppose is worthy of mention. I recently had the opportunity to share with some folks the story behind the now famous Keep Calm and Carry On poster. It seems fitting to post on the day we look back to WWII. Keep Calm and Carry … More Flapjack Friday Faves [06.06]
Upon a Sunny Day 