In the juggling act of life, most of us try to keep multiple balls in the air in order to maintain our mental and physical health. The balls in play typically involve some combination of work, relationships, exercise, relaxation, and spiritual … Continue reading
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
In mid-March, our part of Vermont experienced a late-season blizzard. Winter Storm “Vulcan” dumped about twenty inches of snow on our yard in twenty-four hours. It’s the time of year when my husband starts dreaming about Florida. Not me; I love snow, and I … 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