On summer Sundays in the small country church where I worshiped as a 12-year-old girl, someone would open the windows before the service. Without air conditioning, we welcomed any available breeze and plucked vintage fans from behind the pews—fans made of stiff cardboard that unfolded to reveal da Vinci's Last Supper on one side and an ad for a funeral parlor on the … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: September 12, 2012
Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Sometimes I mix up the order, just to keep you on your toes. Care to join me? … [Read more...]
On the Road: The Maiden Voyage
When we had our first child, we started tent camping. By 1998, we had three little girls and no longer fit in a tent, so we upgraded to a pop-up camper. In 2001 we added a fourth child and somehow managed to continue squeezing our family of six into that tight space. … [Read more...]
Incomparable Sensation: My History with Cocoa Mixes (a cautionary tale)
When I was young, I loved to drop a few spoonfuls of Nestle Quick into a glass of milk, stir, and sip. Buoyant pods of powdered chocolate inevitably remained intact, bobbing to the surface, swirling in the milky whirlpool created from my steady stirring. … [Read more...]
Four Decisions That Will Transform Your Life
Guess what?If you thought I was going to tell you four decisions that will transform every person's life, you'll be disappointed. I can't tell you...not precisely, that is. … [Read more...]
The In-Between
Holy Saturday.The in-between.After the death of our Lord, before His Resurrection, on a day of rest, those who watched Him die faced confusion and grief.They lived with the not-knowing.Quiet and thoughtful; dark and grievous; lost and fearful.Even today...even though we know the end of the story...even though we receive the down payment of the Holy Spirit...even though we … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: March 21, 2012
Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingHey, I finished grading papers! Maybe soon I'll read something written by a person over the age of 18?PlayingOur weekend away with friends was so relaxing, so rejuvenating, so restful.They know … [Read more...]
A Day Away
Saturday we spent the day at a friend's house tucked into the waking woods.Forsythia bloomed sunlight-bright against leafless brown bark. … [Read more...]
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
Departure
My friend L.L. Barkat has announced that she is leaving her position as Managing Editor at The High Calling. She's got some great new ventures she's developing, so I'm happy for her decision and the wonderful things to come. And we inhabit more or less the same virtual space, so we'll still interact.It's just that I'll miss working with her, building something together, … [Read more...]
All I Needed to Do
I drove last week to a meeting with someone I hadn't seen in a while—someone known for reacting unpredictably. There were reasons the meeting could be tense, even volatile; or, it could go smoothly. I had no way of knowing how the interaction would unfold, nor could I control it. The night before the meeting, I lay awake in bed and stared into the deep midnight-silence … [Read more...]
The Best Superbowl Party Ever
"This may be the ugliest cake I have ever made," my mom exclaimed while spreading icing over the big chocolate sheet cake she baked on Sunday afternoon.My brother, who had stopped by for a few minutes, asked, "You're baking a cake?""Yes! I was invited to my very first Superbowl party, and I'm taking Grandma's sheet cake," Mom replied.Growing up, our family followed a few … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 18, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.:::ReadingI didn't get much reading done this week, and I'm trying to be okay with that.Sometimes I think a Kindle tucked in my purse would allow me to make the most of unexpected free time.PlayingOne of our kids is … [Read more...]
Shine
Christmas morning, one of my kids gave me a box of things-to-keep-me-warm: gloves, scarf, and an ear-warmer headband. I lifted the soft, aqua scarf from the box and wrapped it around my neck to wear the rest of the day. Later, at dinner, I looked down at my lap—a layer of glitter speckled my pants and sweater, as if my lap were a cookie decorated with a few shakes of … [Read more...]
Food on Fridays: Easy Beef Stroganoff
(smaller button below)For the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. When your Food on Fridays contribution is ready, just grab the broccoli button to paste at the top of your … [Read more...]
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