This Is Grandpa
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May 24, 2016
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Family and Parenting
This is Grandpa, standing proud as General Truscott pinned the Bronze Star to his uniform in February of 1945. Grandpa fought in Italy – drove reconnaissance missions on the beachhead at Anzio – but for all my attempts to hear about his time there, he only ever shared the same three stories: the time he took … Continue reading "This Is Grandpa"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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May 19, 2016
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This Thing Called Life
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} “Pwetty dwess!” she tells me each morning as we’re deciding what she should wear. This outfit, sunglasses included, is all her own doing, and she was ever so excited to put it on. Indeed, it is a pretty dress for a … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read MoreChoosing to be Distracted
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May 17, 2016
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Family and Parenting
Katie distracts easily these days. I say this as though it’s a surprise. It isn’t. She’s two, the age when the world is alight with wonder, when everything is new and worthy of exploration, when the fascination of this moment outweighs any plan or purpose for the future. Two is all about the now, so caught … Continue reading "Choosing to be Distracted"
Read MoreWorthwhile Weekend Words – May 14
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May 14, 2016
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This Thing Called Life
Some good reads for you this week (as there are every week!): First, did you know that practicing gratitude can have long-lasting neurological effects? Not only is it a good thing to do for its own sake, but “practicing gratitude seems to kick off a healthful, self-perpetuating cycle in your brain — counting your blessing … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words – May 14"
Read MoreWhen Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds
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May 10, 2016
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This Thing Called Life
I recently saw a call for submissions on the theme “How I Felt on My First Mothers’ Day,” a prompt that touched a raw place, that brought some unexpected emotions to the surface. More recent Mothers’ Days have been joyful, celebratory times, complete with cards and dinners and gifts, but that first one? That first one … Continue reading "When Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds"
Read MoreWorthwhile Weekend Words
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May 07, 2016
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This Thing Called Life
It’s been some time since the last edition of Worthwhile Weekend Words. My apologies. But I do have some interesting reads for you this week: As you’ll know if you’ve read this blog for any period of time, I’m a sucker for stories about the power of words. This article – about a father’s love … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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May 05, 2016
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This Thing Called Life
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} It’s the time of year when the world comes to life, when our little corner of Earth is shameless in its extravagant beauty, when all I want to do is to revel in the glory of nature (though see this week’s … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read MoreOn Controversy and Social Media and Making a Difference
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May 02, 2016
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Loving God
There’s another controversy brewing, this time regarding a new state law and a major corporation and bathrooms. Angry (and, to be fair, not-so-angry) voices spew their opinions across the Internet, telling us to love our neighbor and to stand for truth and to act like Jesus. (That last one gets to me. Both sides of … Continue reading "On Controversy and Social Media and Making a Difference"
Read MoreWhat I Learned in April
Emily over at Chatting at the Sky has made it a practice to record the things she learns each month. It’s a valuable habit, this habit of reflection, and so I’ve been joining her in it for the past year. If you’d like to join us as we remember, you can comment on this post with … Continue reading "What I Learned in April"
Read MoreTake That, Resistance
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April 26, 2016
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Writing
The sun blazed white against a blue backdrop this morning when we woke. Jonathan opened the blinds in our bedroom and the rays flared into my eyes, unhampered by the puffy clouds that skittered across the sky. “Bwight!” Katie exclaimed, squinting up at him. “Bwight, Daddy!” He laughed, then apologized, pulling the cord to cast us … Continue reading "Take That, Resistance"
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