This week, I found a set of writings from a little over three years ago. As I read each piece, […]
Whistle While You Work
Learning to whistle is an important rite of passage. I’ll never forget sitting on the front steps of my grandparents’ […]
Re-Joy
When I taught elementary school, there were many lessons I delivered with passion. I instructed. They practiced. The activity then […]
Once You Name It
My husband and sons came home from a trash haul jabbering a mile a minute. “Oh my gosh, Mama. You […]
Surviving vs. Living
I stood in the back corner if the worship center. On stage was a group of adults who had once […]
How to Maintain
Last minute lightning cleaning is one of my superpowers. Living in a tiny, cramped space for so many years, I’ve […]
It’s Always Been That Way
My first car was a red Geo Metro. The family we bought the car from allowed their children to swing […]
Where Would We Be Without Martin Luther?
Monday, October 31st, marked the 505th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the Catholic […]
How Long Do Spacesuits Last?
“Mama, how long do spacesuits last?” “Well, that depends. Are you using your spacesuit on a regular basis or is […]
Clean-Up Hurts
We are entering year six of building our home. This weekend, I removed nails from tongue and groove boards which […]