The other day I noticed my daughter had a rather distinct tan line just below her knees, from wearing her long softball socks during sunny games. I, being the oh-so-tan-line-conscious mom, said, "Do you want to wear some shorter socks to help get rid of that tan line?" "No way!" came her … [Read more...]
Peter Pan and the concrete jungle
May 7, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I enjoyed a very Peter Pan type of childhood... well, if Peter Pan lived in the concrete jungle. :) All the neighborhood kids spent endless summer nights creating our own society of sorts, among the alleys in between row homes on the edge of Baltimore City. Most of us had no idea we lived in such a … [Read more...]
Stolen moments
April 30, 2012 by · 6 Comments
When considering the phrase "stolen moments," I've always thought of two young lovers stealing away for a little private time. But lately, I've come to realize it can simply refer to any precious moment in which one person is filled — or rather, overcome — with love for another. Let me … [Read more...]
Could you wear only seven articles of clothing for a month?
March 5, 2012 by · 2 Comments
A few weeks ago I read about a particularly compelling new book called 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess and knew I had to check it out. But, given my distinct aversion to purchasing books [yes, I did make an exception for the Divergent trilogy, I know], I requested my local library purchase … [Read more...]
Someone loaned me a tea kettle
February 13, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I posted our questions about moving to Nicaragua in part because I felt God urging me to be honest — about our fears, our doubts, and our worries. But after this weekend, I wonder if it was just so we would stop burning the bottom of our sauce pan? Let me explain... I wrote last week that a … [Read more...]
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