Jan 26, 2016 | Ordinary Moments
Astonishing. After two weeks of sleeping in and moving slow, my family rose before dawn without effort. With little more than a gentle “Good morning—time to get up,” everyone was off and running. Before I knew it I was waving goodbye, closing the door . . . and...
Sep 4, 2015 | Ordinary Moments
It’s a sad but common cry in the volunteer world: “I put my name down to help—but no one ever called me.” It doesn’t seem fair, does it? All you want to do is serve at your child’s school—and the next thing you know you’re back in junior high, parked against the wall,...
Aug 19, 2015 | Ordinary Moments
Long before Laura Ingalls Wilder’s words made her famous, they almost got her in a lot of trouble. As a schoolgirl, Laura wrote a limerick so she and her besties could enjoy a laugh at the teacher’s expense. It was meant to stay just between friends—until a classmate...
Feb 6, 2015 | Ordinary Moments
(This post is a continuation of my 21-day “One Word” Challenge: Fearless.) When I think of a fearless life, I picture it as a grand and glorious adventure. Ever notice how adventures usually lie beyond the comfort of our own home? Sure, Dorothy may have realized that...
Jan 23, 2015 | Identity, Ordinary Moments
(This post is a continuation of my 21-day “One Word” Challenge: Fearless.) Last night I got to do one of my favorite things: browse the bookstore. On the bargain table, I came across this eye-catching title: Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child. I have been a...
Jul 8, 2012 | Ordinary Moments
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. I Peter 4:9 Since Katherine and I are planning a Mediterranean cruise next year, that’s where we decided to begin our first official week of the Watts summer cruise—and what better way to start than with a sampling...
