The Mundane is Amazing
What we need from great writing, most urgently, is an understanding that the mundane itself—snails, fireplaces, shrubs, pebbles, socks…
Hope
Desiderata
I’ve loved the desiderata for almost as long as I can remember. I grew up with it on the wall of my mother’s kitchen, penned carefully by my oldest sister.
Education for the Future
I’ve been saying for a long time that creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion are ultimately what is most important to teach and encourage in kids these days, so it is certainly nice to have some experts start to concur:
Getting Things Done (Book Review and Summary)
For those who would benefit from a summary of the book, I’ve included my notes below.
Some Homeschooling Vindication
She was never taught to the test, and she’s not learning just for them either.
Word for the Year
Instead of resolutions, I’ve often found it helpful to pick a word to highlight my intention for the overarching theme of my year. This year my word is: transform.
Christmas 2015
Having a family is a huge deal. Like with Mary with the baby Jesus, we celebrate the birth, but then the real work begins of doing right by those blessings God has given. What an exercise for the heart! And what an example both Mary and Jesus are for navigating that territory.
Christmas Break Begins
This is the first blog post I am trying to do from my phone. I’m picking up our youngest from her first term in college; she did really well. Check out all the empty (huge) whole grain “fishy” boxes we cleared out of her room.
Guns: Let’s Look at Some Numbers
Can we stop acting like we don’t have a problem? Can “both sides” agree to that as a first step, please?
World Parliament of Religions
One of my blog readers recently attended the Parliament of World Religions, and shared with me some photos and comments to share here.
Parent’s Weekend at Juniata College
It was great to see our youngest daughter after her first 6 weeks of college. She is doing well, working hard, and having fun. We brought her a massive care package of her favorite food, as well as other sundries she needed or asked for.
Pope Francis Visits America
I must say that I really appreciate Pope Francis’ moral courage, humility, and overall approach to his role.
Back to My Usual Haunts
We have settled back into life as usual, but as often happens after a refreshing time away, I am seeing with new eyes…