When We Look At Our Neighbors Beautiful Lawn.
The neighbors’ lawn is lush and green, while our lawn is decorated with dandelions and patches of brown. Clearly, we have some work to do when it comes to lawn maintenance. Everywhere...
How To Say, You Are Welcome Here.
Hospitality is the attitude and practice of providing the atmosphere and opportunities, however risky, in which strangers are free to become friends, thereby feeling accepted, included, and loved.Steve Clapp In a year...
Failing To Acknowledge Its Name.
The bag in the back of the van held potentially needed items, the just-in-case necessities. Towels, first aid kit, sunscreen, bug spray, extra sunglasses, baseball caps, you get the idea. Nothing specific...
Taking Something Away By Adding The Word Just.
The other day my fifth grader made a statement along the lines of “oh, so you are just a janitor,” which lead to a heated discussion with his older brother. The discussion...
Creating A Narrative From A Snapshot Of One Moment In Time.
Driving down the road, I find myself lost in my imagination. While many people are not big fans of long road trips, I love to travel by car. Road trips allow my...
A Season of All Things New
While many people focus on a fresh start, setting goals, new beginnings around the new year, I find myself more motivated in Spring. Spring is one of my favorite times of the...
