Happy Friday! This was a monumental week for our family, as our first born headed to the University of Louisville [go Cards!] to begin his freshman year. I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s FFFs to the hellos and goodbyes of sending a loved one to college. Here’s an op ed by Michael Gerson regarding his … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.23]
Happy Friday! Happy weekend! This is not what I’d usually deem as a [favorite], as it’s quite disturbing information, but I’ll pass it on nonetheless: After Guantánamo, Another Injustice Which brings to mind my word of the week, thanks to Word of the Day: execrate (/ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt/) – v: to detest utterly; abhor; abominate. My song … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.16]
It’s hard to be joyful when you’re not comfortable or happy with a situation. Even when joy is warranted, when joy is expected, there can still be a bit of sadness. Kind of like getting a promotion out of the department you worked in long enough to make friends. Sure, you’re happy for the wage … More joy, despite
Happy Flapjack Friday, or in my case today, Happy French Toast Friday [I had some leftover bread I decided to use]. Thanks to Hope Avenue for this lovely entry, and yes, I almost cried: How to talk to your daughter about her body An article that hits very close to home for me, as my … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.09]
Happy Friday! Happy August! I admit I’m a bit teary eyed as my eldest prepares to go away to college for the first time. It doesn’t help that he’s my only son and he’ll leave behind his only sister. His {little sister}: I continue to be amazed at the vast assortment of legos available today, … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.02]
I don’t know if they’re called {soccer moms} anymore. If so, well, I am one. My daughter Allie has made her high school team and I am excited for this new phase of life. Another new{ism}…..Recently my husband brought our bikes out of retirement. Both he and I each own one and they’ve been sitting … More bike ridin’ soccer mom
I’m labeling it the {hand off}. The impartation of thoughts, theology and rules to live by onto my children. I think the most difficult thing for me in regards to parenting my kids at this stage of life is the hand off. My son is, by all intensive and legal purposes, grown. My daughter is … More hand off
My family lives in a crooked house. I believe our house was built in 1910, making it just over 100 years old. Apparently in 1910, levels were not utilized as they are in today’s construction methods. Or, our house has shifted a bit. Or, perhaps there are countless other reasons why our house is crooked, … More crooked house
One of our cars broke down on my morning commute. It happened slowly….. First the steering. Then the air conditioning. Then, finally, the car decided to completely shut down. I won’t go into all the details, but the next twenty minutes involved a call to my husband, calls and texts to co-workers, a policeman and … More perspective
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the verse quoted, Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it, well, I’d probably have enough to at least take my family out for a nice dinner. It’s Proverbs 22:6, which, obviously … More which way do you want it?
Upon a Sunny Day 