Don’t try to win over the haters, you are not a jackass whisperer. ~ Brene Brown There are people who love you, people who care, people who think you’re great……who still say things that can bring you down. Words can be taken in a discouraging way. People’s opinions that differ from yours. People who have … More no shame
An interesting topic, as my son will soon begin a degree program in classical guitar: Why’d ya get into classical music? I always feel guilty when I use plastic water bottles when camping. Guess I’m not the only one. Perhaps I should stop [using bottled water]. Quote of the week: We all have a theology. … More Flapjack Friday Faves [07.19]
I’ve read that if you’re unsure as to what to do with your adult life….. If you’re wondering what career path to take……. If you’re at a crossroads……. Think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child. What did you play? What did you pretend? What were you interested in? Most likely, those things … More more than a phase?
Happy Flapjack Friday, or today in our home, it was Happy French Toast Friday, although no one seemed too happy [go figure]. Summer is right around the corner, though [hallelujah]. She & Him Volume 3 is out. I’d like to tell you this is what the cool moms are listening to, but I guess that … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.17]
I have changed. In many ways. You might notice, I have switched blog platforms. I am now part of the WordPress blogosphere. As in good-bye Blogger. In other news, my children are done with school band. It’s been seven years of percussion. At one point I thought my son might perhaps become a Bluecoat and … More Welcome to a New {Upon a Sunny} Day
stay calm mind your own business live quietly work with your hands do your own job Nothing especially profound. But words that speak to me this week. You can find them in 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Life can be ridiculous. Tribulation is part of it. But consider this. If we all stay calm, if we live … More stay calm and be a helper
Fear is the squelcher of hope. It’s difficult to be hopeful when you’re fearful. To hope is to wish for the best. To fear is [well, I think you know what to fear is]. Because HOPE is my word for 2013, I’m reminded fear is on the other end of the pole. Someone recently asked … More fear.factors
Upon a Sunny Day 