Like a shepherd

My 96-year-old friend

I want to do something a little different in this space today. A couple of weeks ago I listened to a podcast where David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, talked about viewing his role as a writer as being one who "illuminates" or shines light on people who are doing good work. Obviously, … [Read more...]

Back(pack) to school

Summer as we've known it wraps up this weekend, and we'll switch gears from lazy days and late nights to busier days and earlier bedtimes next week. As much as we're ready to get back into a routine, there are always a few nerves and worries at the start of a new school year. What will their … [Read more...]

Lessons learned at Chick-fil-A

There are certain places I go more often in the summer when the girls are home with me. Ice cream shops, Target, the gas station for ICEE slushes. And topping our list of stops is Chick-fil-A. I'll be honest here. I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken. I can eat my share of waffle fries any day, but I … [Read more...]

Taking thoughts (and sunsets) captive

You know the saying, "Oh, she has a mind of her own." This is rarely said as a compliment, but rather it means someone has a streak of strong will or determination to do things her own way. I know this because I have said it about all three of my daughters {particularly the youngest one} many … [Read more...]