Discovery, Part Two
Did you know that today, October 9th, is Leif Erikson Day? According to Wikipedia… Leif Erikson Day is an annual American observance which occurs on October 9. It honors Leif Ericson (Old Norse: Leifr Eiríksson or the Norwegian: “Leiv Eiriksson”), the Norse explorer who brought the first Europeans known to have set foot in North…
On Hope and Happiness
I have always believed that God does not give us subtle hints or gentle suggestions when He wants to show us His Way.
A Child’s Wisdom
My Daughter is wise beyond her years, I think. Or perhaps she is particularly insightful, intuitive. Maybe it’s a little bit of both. I am often amazed at how she is able to put into words that which most adults would not be able.
Here We Go Again…
Sunday night, 10:55 PM. Trying with all of my might to get myself excited for the week ahead. It’s not that I’m not grateful for another day, another week, another opportunity… It’s just that it’s a challenge to be excited when I am feeling so unbelievably underprepared.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
It’s back to school time. Whether you are a student or not, September brings with it the time-honored tradition of discussion how we spent our summer vacations. It is a natural time for some reflection, a little goal-setting, and perhaps taking stock of personal inventory. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the last…
The Complicated Process of Writing and Living
My first reaction to Mama Kat’s writing prompts this week was, “Oh, I definitely have to do the one about what complicates my life because that’s easy.” Fab Hub raised his eyebrows and looked at me over the top of his glasses like He does. This look usually means one of two things: He is…
Are Super Heroes Real?
Forgive me for jumping on the super hero bandwagon, but when I find myself inspired by circumstances around me, well, I follow that inspiration. As anyone who has been to a summer blockbuster knows, when the lights come up and the credits roll to the sound of the soaring, blood-pumping soundtrack , it is incredibly…
Scattered Thoughts for a Lazy Friday
I meant to have a post ready for today…honest. And then, as I often say, life got in the way. This is not a bad thing. In fact, it’s very good. It’s been a busy week. Allow me to share some updates, observations and discoveries…
Thoughts on Dreams
I admit it: I am one of those English majors who will “think for food,” as the joke goes. I will read and think about pretty much anything you throw at me. If there is food involved in the process, more the better. When I think about life, my thoughts nearly always turn to words for…