Why I Blog

Share I write often. Mostly about silly things– yellow backpacks and coffee and Christmas.  It helps keep writing fun, because research and theology papers have the ability to suck all life out of writing. Also, I kind of want to prove to my grandchildren that I lived an entertaining life

It’s Not About the Grade

Share Last weekend I painted pottery. A plate. And I loved everything about it. Until. I got it back. It’s ugly, with streaks, and there’s absolutely nothing to do with it. Oops. I still liked the painting, so an ugly plate was worth it. School is the other way. The

Study Dates for Busy People

Share I love Barnes & Noble. Especially with one of my favorite people.  This semester our weeks are too busy to hang out very much, so study dates are the best ways to multi-task. I’m currently trying to read Kant, but my attention span is shorter than my brothers’ interest

Living Life to the Fullest

Share True story. Over Christmas break, I came home and heard James panting.  Then I saw him; he was wearing a helmet, bike shorts (I still don’t think they should be allowed), clip-in biking shoes, complete with his camelbak water bottle. He was ready for his race– against no one,

How to Slow Life Down

Share too many verbs. I attend meetings. constantly. I work. I listen. I worry. I study. I run (sometimes). I stress. I try. I fix (or try). I lead. I micromanage. I send way too many emails. I play. I over-commit and then commit not to ever again. all verbs