No one likes a spring snow storm. Even the most seasoned Minnesotans among us are upset about this week’s weather. Bundling kids in snowpants and boots and mittens to head to the bus stop on APRIL 10 is wrong. Just wrong. We are supposed to be wrapping ourselves … Continue reading
Is there anything in this world that calls us to deny ourselves? We buy what we want, fight for what we don’t have, and clamor to make it to the top. The more we have, the happier we will be, right? Doesn’t true contentment come with the fulfillment … Continue reading
I have looked for it in many places to no avail. Sometimes I think I will find it when I cross those things off my list that have been nagging at me for way too long. Other times I think it will appear when I buy that new pair of … Continue reading
His favorite thing to do these days is drive. Whenever he can, he hops into his red convertible and takes it for a spin, even if it’s only to go around the block. He sits taller and smiles wider when he is behind that wheel. Did I mention he is … Continue reading
I have a tendency to suffocate myself. Breathing shouldn’t be complicated, but somehow it is. Somehow, I have a tendency to breathe in, but forget to breathe out. I’m thrilled to have a guest post at (in)courage today. Here’s a snippet: I am not good at everything. I do not … Continue reading
I thought I killed it. But then it came back yesterday. Several times. This monster just won’t die. It comes out when I am on Facebook. It comes out when I am at the gym. It comes out when I am reading blogs. It comes out when I am at … Continue reading
