Recapturing the Ordinary

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Life Issues

One evening in early December, the subject of Christmas came up. Excitedly, my oldest son asked, “Remember last year when we made a birthday cake for Jesus? That was cool.” And of course, I didn’t remember until he said it. Because with all the busyness of the season...

Feeling Like a Teenager

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Faith

I’ve been married to my husband for more than six years now, have been a homeowner for nearly seven years, and have two children. Yet there’s still a part of me that thinks that someday, sometime, someone will come to my door and say, “Good job, but it’s time to go...

Nancy’s White Chicken Chili

by | Jan 9, 2014 | DIY

Nothing sounds better on a cold winter night than a warm bowl of soup. But, I’m not one to just give you a recipe. You have to hear the story behind it. Because, when I create a recipe it’s somewhat miraculous, and it’s bound to be amusing. Many years ago, shortly...

Burning Bridges

by | Jan 9, 2014 | Life Issues, Trends

Earlier today, a friend posted a link on Facebook with a stance that I totally disagree with, and the rest of the morning I found myself arguing in my mind against their stance. Over and over it continues to roll around in my brain while I try to rebuttal what has...

I’m a Recovering Perfectionist

by | Jan 6, 2014 | Relationships

I am a recovering perfectionist. And though I try to stifle the impulse, sometimes I’m reminded of it. Take the other day, for instance — I watch in slow motion as the Tupperware bowl of large, child-sized buttons falls off the table. They scatter, rolling...