What’s in your kombucha?

by | Oct 29, 2018 | Life Issues

Recently a friend of mine told me that before she knew me, she thought I was “too crunchy” to befriend. “Me? Crunchy?” I said to her. “I wear shoes and deodorant and don’t use Tom’s toothpaste.” “But you drink...

Marriage is Hard

by | Oct 25, 2018 | Relationships

My husband and I have always used traditional anniversary gift ideas as inspiration for our presents.  For example, on year 4, the gift is fruit…so I gave my husband Fruit of the Loom underpants. Naturally. On year 10 , it’s tin, so of course I made him a...

When the Sun Goes Down

by | Oct 24, 2018 | Health and Wellness

It’s October and in three short months, we have lost about three hours of sunlight. We will continue to lose sunlight at the rate of about 2 minutes per day until the winter solstice, which occurs on December 21. Many of us miss these hours of daylight–even if,...

When It’s More than You Can Handle

by | Oct 24, 2018 | Faith

“God doesn’t give you more than you can handle,” she said. That’s what her son told her as they waited on test results for his baby girl. It’s a sentiment I’ve heard often by well-meaning people who are hurting or trying to extend hope to others. And it certainly does...

My Best Cake-Baking Secrets

by | Oct 19, 2018 | General

Years ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone and signed up for a Community Ed class on cake decorating. Best. Decision. Ever. Each week, I would go to class armed with a cake, frosting, spatulas, and decorating tools. And each week, I would leave class with a...