When I began writing this on Saturday, I had a very simple agenda. I wanted to focus on getting out one set of grades and the Sunday School lesson. With that done, on Sunday I could focus on the oldest’s prom dress. BUT…the kids danced on Friday night—late, like midnight—at a local outdoor event. (Sorry […]
Psalms 34, and on (Not) Doing it All
My husband had a chance to reunite with a former co-worker a few days ago. It wasn’t too long ago that, after years of trying, she and her husband were blessed with children that are now 4 and 2 years of age. She’s 44. She looks amazing after an intensive high-impact aerobic regimen that […]
What My Blog Wants to Be…
Still toying with templates, it occurs to me that there is so much to think about in creating a blog. I guess I should clarify–dependent upon the reason why you blog, there are a number of decisions to make. Given that my blog is one part business, two parts personal, I have to think about […]
A New Start
I’ve blogged for the past four years. I loved everything about blogging–meeting new people, penning my heart and mind, and every now and then, putting a facelift on my blog template. So, after my previous provider site crashed, I should be excited about this new venture, right? Well, I’m still trying to get there. I […]
Saying “yes” to something new
The youngest, a 2nd grader, is embracing what is, in her mind, her biggest challenge yet—cursive handwriting (name covered below to protect the innocent). I remember my own experience with cursive writing in elementary school; in fact, Handwriting was my first “B.” Fast-forwarding many, many years, I can remember that the oldest began writing […]