Someday, when you’re a mother, you’ll understand.

Oh, how every child hates those words.  How I hated them as a single, childless teacher, too.  But now that I am a mom, I do understand.  There is a certain lexicon of motherhood.  Every mother, regardless of age, background, or religion, has the same vocabulary.  We soak our brains in the same pool of… Continue reading Someday, when you’re a mother, you’ll understand.

Ever wonder….?

It’s Friday.  We all need a laugh, don’t we? Only in America …do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. Only in America …do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke. Only… Continue reading Ever wonder….?

Threads of Gratitude: The Tie that Binds Edition

After the retreat last weekend, I’m on a high.  A huge, happy, overwhelmed high.  So many wonderful memories, so many new friends, so many happy moments that have bonded me to my sisters in Christ.  I’m so excited about the opportunity to get to know these women better over the coming months, and to build… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: The Tie that Binds Edition

Introducing…

This was sent to me awhile back, but I kind of shelved it for one of “those” days. Today is that day. I love this video.  It gives me goosebumps.  Just try to watch it without jumping to your feet and cheering! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvCd_ANIKys[/youtube] That’s MY Jesus!

A Really Good Friday

I already had a Good Friday post, so I’m posting this one a week late. Last Friday we had a really Good Friday.  Actually, it was a GREAT Friday, but the calendar specifically says, “Good Friday” so I guess I’m going to have to go with that.  Several years ago, when Matt was working for… Continue reading A Really Good Friday

AI Predictions: From 8 to 7

Music of the cinema…with Quentin Tarantino as celebrity “coach.”  Yeah, I’ve worked it over in my mind and those two comments just don’t seem to mesh in my book.  I guess that’s why I’m not sitting in Kara DioGuardi’s seat. As usual, there were the top performers who will have no trouble making it to… Continue reading AI Predictions: From 8 to 7