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
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