Hey, there, friends. Yes, yes, I’ve fallen into blog neglect again. I’m horrible, blah blah blah, okay I’m over it, moving on. Sometimes I amaze myself, and not in a good way. Take, for example, my website. Years ago, when I first created it, I included a page for books and another for photos. I […]
At least as smart as a dog Read More »
That title only applies if you’ve missed me. And even if you have, I’m behind on my cootie shots, so ix-nay on the issing-kay. Once in a while kindergarten songs and phrases commandeer my brain. I tell them they’re not the boss of me, but they just stick out their tongues and say, “I know
Now you gotta kiss me Read More »
If you read the title of this post and thought, “Well, that’s Greek to me,” guess what? You were right! It is Greek. Literally it means “at the wedding chamber.” It’s also the title of the song Luke wrote and sang as Sarah processed down the aisle to become his bride last Friday evening. I
For a couple of years, George has been sending group e-mails to friends and family, sharing photos and updates about the backyard garden that he and Jacob maintain. Yesterday I received an e-mail from my amazing, creative, fun friend, Jeff Franzen, who took it upon himself to make a website featuring the photos and updates
A year after Jacob’s near drowning he found his voice again. Then, over a course of many months, he rediscovered the vast cache of vocabulary and language patterns that had miraculously remained stored in his oxygen deprived brain. As far as I can tell, Jacob’s understanding of language is normal for an adult. He can
The “omnis” give a lot of Christians trouble. If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and in all places at all times, why do horrible things happen in His children’s lives? The answer I often hear is that God refuses to usurp the free will of man, and–since fallen men make lots of stupid, cruel choices–the rest
Meeting God in Thin Places Read More »
I got rhythm. I got music. I got a dress rehearsal tonight and performances Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I really, truly do love choreography projects with these high school choir students. The whole process energizes me–from listening to the music, creating the moves, breaking them down step by step with the performers, perfecting and tweaking,
Swing dancing, pop culture, a linky trail, and a bride (oh my) Read More »
Lately I’ve had blog paralysis. The mere thought of posting overwhelms me. It’s not lack of material, but rather the opposite. I don’t know if I should go back and tell stories from the holidays (they were fun and great) or post photos (I’ve taken a lot) or talk about what’s going on now (way
My cup runneth over Read More »
I’m not sure why I’m going to share this with you. Maybe you can tell me. I wrote this poem two summers ago while driving west to east across my home state. It was early morning, and a rainstorm painted the distant horizon. My only passenger, weary with the weight of nine months in Africa,
Because sometimes poetry rises Read More »
Hey there! Thanks to those who stopped by during the past few weeks looking for me. Sorry I haven’t posted anything since December 16. I had some amazing people in mind for more Twelve Days of Community posts, and I still hope to introduce them to you, because they’re awesome and talented and fun and
Insert snazzy title for my first post in the new year *here* Read More »