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