Redecorating

I’ve shared about my love of HGTV and home improvement projects before and so that might help explain some of the changes around here. More of an explanation is in re-evaluating priorities and time management– blogging didn’t even make the list. The fact that I haven’t posted since October might …

The Changes That Don’t Show

I got nearly four inches of my hair cut off today. I’ve had the appointment booked for a couple of weeks and nearly every day have tried to imagine what it would be like with that much gone. I mentioned my plan to several people looking for encouragement, discouragement, or …

It Really Is About Attitude

There are lots of memes, quotes and admonishments about the importance of attitude. Years ago there was a song about attitude adjustment… And while I generally believe this to be true, every once in a while, something happens that makes it absolutely true. Today was one of those days. And …

All With Different Dads

I was talking with someone the other day and to explain to me why someone else was obviously trouble, she said, “Well, she has two kids. Each with different dads.” Oh, like mine you mean? Well, no, that’s not what she meant and it was a moment for us to …

All Creatures Great and Small

Do you ever get reminded in some small profound way how amazing life is? You know, some moment of awe that reminds you there is still good and still mystery, and even in so much disarray, there is still a sort of rhythm and perfection available to us. And I …