“I like TV church, Pops” – Penelope
The Sunday routine has been drastically altered. I have enjoyed gathering with friends and acquaintances to talk, sing, learn and seek collective inspiration on a …
Family
“Wanna Dance?”
Commonplace activities morph into lifetime memories when experienced alongside the wonder of a child. I have been called a lot of names through the years. …
10 Things I Learned at Bonnaroo (and what they taught me about Christianity)
I’ve attended Bonnaroo with my daughter for the past 4 or 5 years. This is an experience I have come to love. It’s amazing to …
Positive Power
Words generally NOT included to describe my personality include: Uplifting Joyful Happy Jolly Delightful Pleasant Playful Cheerful Merry Funny … You get the point. It’s …
Why I took CHRIST out of Christmas (and feel good about it)
It’s Christmas Eve and I am so excited! Presents are wrapped; Santa is prepared; dinner will be cooking; friends and family will be gathering; cookies …
Review and Quotes from “The Alchemist” – Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho wrote The Alchemist in 1988. He believed it was the fulfillment of his purpose in life. Since that time, the book has been translated into …
Revisiting Joy, or at least trying to
I am not a happy person. Now I know that happiness can come and go so let me take it a step further, I am …
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” – Garth Stein
Earlier this week, I decided that I wanted to read a book for pure enjoyment. My brain was stretched and I just wanted to relax …
Reconsidering Scars
Today, as I sit and watch my beautiful Savana’s comeback to volleyball, I am reminded of the painful journey the last few years have been …
2011 – Hiking with Samuel to Baskins Falls
Samuel and I have a tradition – the last weekend before school starts back up is “boy weekend.” This year included camping, fires, frisbee golf, …