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...
Do you remember how to swim? It’s been a while.
As I sit at the edge of the pool, my feet dangle in the coolish water; I find myself lost in people-watching. There is laughter around me; mostly, kids with the occasional...
Letting Something Go To Make Room For Something Better.
This past year, 2020-2021, has felt as if it is the longest season of Lent ever. Over this last year, we have grieved deeply, and we have sacrificed much. Even those who...
How We Find Adventures In This Pandemic Life Through Reading
The sun has set, and we near the end of the day. Before our heads hit the pillows and we call it a night, we gather in the living room. We lay...
