Book Review: The Opposite of Art
I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. It is different than anything I have ever read. It is a story of redemption, so there are a few
Month: March 2012
Spring Walk Around Jamaica Lake
I enjoyed a hike today around Jamaica Lake… What a lovely day. Our first real warm one: balmy in the high 60’s!
Photos of Architecture in Jamaica Plain
I drove my daughter to an activity in Boston today. While she was doing her thing, I hung out with friends in their neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.
Today’s Newspaper Article by me: Prayer is a Campaign that Keeps its Promises
I am a regular contributor to the Danbury News Times Forum on Faith column, which is also picked up by the Connecticut Post and the Stamford Advocate. Here is today’s article:
Photos of NLC Class of 2012 Graduation
The National Leadership Council has been a wonderful experience for our son. This selective class of kids has done a lot of activities over four years.
Car with Eyelashes
I couldn’t resist sharing this car I saw in a parking lot. We all need to have more fun! Bravo for them!
Movie Review: The Mighty Macs
We saw this movie this evening and enjoyed it. But who doesn’t love a story where the underdog wins, where dreams are…
Book Review: Truman
This enormous book is not the type I often undertake. I read it in order to be able to discuss it with my daughter who was also reading it, and I’m so glad I did!
Illiterate Grandmothers Solar Power Africa
I found this video very inspiring and hope-inducing. I love a true grassroots, bottom-up approach.
Two Quotes on Effort and Success
“Nothing will give permanent success in any enterprise in life, except native ability cultivated by honest and persevering effort. Genius is…” George Elliot
Talking Clay and Discerning God’s Will
I have been working lately with a line from a Bible Lesson a couple weeks ago, “Deity which outlines but is not outlined.” It’s about doing God’s will and not…