a.maz.ing/adjective/causing great surprise or wonder; astounding. Sadly, I no longer like this word. I really like the idea of it; something that challenges my ability to describe it, shockingly exceeds my expectations, and strikes me with awe and wonder, momentarily … Continue reading
Friendship has never really been my strong suit. At least not the idealized version of friendship from my favorite books and shows while growing up. Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn Frog & Toad DJ Tanner & Kimmy Gibbler Theo Huxtible … Continue reading
I was recently invited to be the speaker for a Mother/Daughter retreat in the Redwoods outside of Santa Cruz, CA. This was a little bit intimidating for a couple of reasons. #1. I had never spoken to kids before, and … Continue reading
Recently our family visited a church that we don’t normally attend. I noticed rather immediately that one of my daughters was not engaging in worship, which is usually a clue that she is either upset about something, or ticked at … Continue reading
Christmas can be an incredibly stressful time. Now that I have stated the obvious, I should be more specific. It can be a very stressful time for parents, especially of young children. Who am I kidding? Breakfast is stressful. … Continue reading