Amazing Rainbow in Jasper
We saw this amazing this amazing rainbow in Jasper, arguably either a double or a quad, because the lower one had repeating rainbows in it, which I had never seen before…
Release
Catharsis While Canoeing on Emerald Lake
Since Banff was still shrouded in rain, we went up to Yoho National Park to see Emerald Lake noted for its exceptional color. I was trying to be patient, flexible, and cheery, but we still had not seen what we had traveled here for.
New Poem: At My Niece’s Graduation Party
This is a poem about my niece’s graduation party, the joy of chasing fireflies, and the fleeting transitions of our children
My End-of-Homeschooling Bash
Last night I enjoyed a lovely End-of-Homeschooling party to celebrate nearly two decades of homeschooling.
New Poem: Turning Over a New Leaf (with Photos)
Catkins emerge
so tenderly
with such a meek beginning
as a foreshadowed precursor
in vibrancy and joy…
Quote About Clearing Clutter
Where there is chaos in your home, there will be chaos reflected in your experience.
Uncleanness Cast Out
I saw clearly that the Christ did not just cast out that one man’s uncleanness, but everyone’s for all time, including you and me and everybody we pray for.
Update on College Applications
April Fool’s Day is the deadline for notification of college acceptances, so now all of our long awaited news is finally in. And, although the news was not exactly as we expected, our youngest daughter did get in her second choice school with a hefty scholarship, so the outcome was good.
Live the Questions
Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. The point is, to live everything.
Now Comes Quiet
Now is the season of snuggling under downy covers. Now is the season of cuddling in our warm woolies with a thick book. Now is the time for settling next to the fire with a dear friend and a steaming mug of tea.
College Applications Are Sent Off!
What a relief it is to be able to say that all of our youngest daughter’s college applications are sent off!
Our Youngest Donates 14” of Her Hair
Shortly after getting her senior photos taken, our youngest daughter donated 14” of her hair…
New Poem: Psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise
I could never fit all I’m grateful for in one poem like God could never squeeze into only one place or perspective…
New Poem: Put Your Hands Up
Instead, let go, and yes, you can do it, put your hands up
all the way up.