A Tale of Two Fathers

This is a story of two fathers.  They were both from the same family, and in many ways were very much like each other.  They both loved God deeply, their wives completely, their children wholeheartedly.  They both worked tirelessly in their chosen vocations, lived lives of integrity and constancy of character, and gathered excellent reputations. … Continue reading A Tale of Two Fathers

Book Review: The Racketeer

I’m not a detective, nor do I play one on tv.  But I do enjoy a good game of cat-and-mouse, as long as I’m a spectator and not playing the role of either cat or mouse.  Sometimes, I’ve been known to figure out the “whodunit?” before the big reveal. In The Racketeer, John Grisham returns… Continue reading Book Review: The Racketeer

Watercolour Ponies, Once Again

It seems like only a few days ago I wrote this post about Crisana’s preschool graduation.  But according to my blog, that was May, 2008, meaning six years have passed. And once again, I’m watching those Watercolour Ponies.  Except now, they’re a little bigger, a little more well-defined, a little more recognizable. There are watercolour… Continue reading Watercolour Ponies, Once Again

Bosoms and Bellies and Beer, Oh My!

The wise duo Simon and Garfunkel once sang this melodious verse: Are you going to Scarborough Faire? And while we left our parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme at home, our answer was a resounding, YES! Scarborough Faire is an annual Renaissance Festival held in Waxahachie, about 45 miles south of downtown Dallas.  I went once,… Continue reading Bosoms and Bellies and Beer, Oh My!

Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail

So, tonight was Trey’s final opportunity to attend an Evans MS dance.  It was the annual 8th grade dance, their genius alternative to hosting some sort of graduation ceremony.  More fun for the kids and WAY more fun for the adults. I have tried for the past 3 years to get Trey to attend one… Continue reading Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail