A place to share my thoughts about faith, kids, nature, hospitality and …life
I’m concerned for our country. Yes, our politics have gone insane (on right and left), climate change keeps rearing its head to remind us a real crisis is coming, and my understanding of foreign affairs is quite dense, but it Read More
It’s been a heck of a year. It’s been over a year since we were reminded we’re not that in control. It’s hard to remember what our life was like pre-covid. My barely two year old and four year old Read More
Three of the most creative people I know have something in common- they did not have tv growing up. One childhood friend, in particular, had the most exciting imagination- I loved going to her house to play because she invented Read More
I thought I would use this blog post, which is in honor of my mom on her 5th anniversary into heaven, to make a special announcement. It feels akin to the anticipation of a pregnancy announcement, and it is…it’s just Read More
What does it mean to be pro-life? My answer may be different than the answer you’re used to hearing. I’d love for you to hear me out. In my life I’ve been an uninformed passionate pro-lifer as a teenager, a Read More
I’m a dreamer. I like to have big goals and make detailed plans on how to achieve these goals. I get a thrill out of writing things in my planner, scheduling dates and prioritizing and then re-prioritizing my to-do list. Read More
What can I say about this year? Just the numbers 2020 evoke a sense of dread in us. For all of us this year has been, at best, challenging, and at worst, earth-shattering. We have been spared from many of Read More
Several months ago I read an article by David Brooks titled, “The Nuclear Family was a Mistake.” I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. The title, of course, is to get your attention, but the point he proves through cultural Read More
Wake up! Facebook screams at me. I feel a little jolted but keep scrolling. How can anyone vote for…?! Yeah, that does seem a bit crazy to me too. Later on in the day, I’m still tense. I take a Read More
When the world of Narnia is coming to an end, the sun has become red. The characters in this fantasy world recognize that a red sun is an old, dying sun. For the past 6 summers I have thought of Read More