“Raising kids is part joy and part guerrilla warfare.” Ed Asner I worry about being a good mom. Do you? I read somewhere that the concern over whether of not you are good parent signifies that you are indeed a good parent, because you have put thought into it. Apparently bad parents are unconcerned with … Continue reading Raising Feral Children to Love Jesus OR Profound Thoughts on Parenting
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When The Ice Comes: the Coming of Lent
It is very strange that the years teach us patience - that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.- Elizabeth Taylor I grew up with Lent. Understanding that Easter was not about eggs or candy, my Mom and Dad quietly chose items, foods, activities, money to sacrifice each year. Ash Wednesday would … Continue reading When The Ice Comes: the Coming of Lent
I Quit. (or How To Be Awesome at Making the Wrong Decision.)
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no point in being a damn fool about it." W.C. Fields When I was in 10th grade, after five years of clarinet I was being groomed to be the drum major. Now, the honor was slightly less substantial given the tininess of our school, … Continue reading I Quit. (or How To Be Awesome at Making the Wrong Decision.)
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