So for December 2nd, here’s the second book that has inspired me for this Advent season: The Sparkle Box. I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for a good children’s book, and even more so for a Christmas-themed one. So when I saw this one at the Scholastic book fair at my kids’ school, I pounced […]
Bloggy Advent Calendar Day 1: Where Should We Begin?
I’ve decided this year to create a Bloggy Advent Calendar for the 25 Days beginning today and leading us to Christmas Day. In part because I need this for myself and in part because I feel called to do it. And hey, while it might not be like the kids’ yummy Advent calendars filled with […]
Finding My Whinny in 2013
I would like to list what I hope to accomplish in 2013–because putting these goals down gives weight to them and more accountability. But instead I have been shaped by what has happened today. My morning spent with my baby sister at the doctor’s office, confirming what we already knew about a much-needed surgery. Hugging […]
Shine On
After such a long hiatus from writing, I can’t believe I’m starting back by expressing my thoughts on the deadly shootings in a Connecticut school. First, I have intentionally been avoiding any media coverage on the event, which makes me ill-informed of all the details and data relating to these precious lives lost. But it […]
Inspiration from the Disney Movies “The Rescuers” and “UP”
Disney movies are a treasure trove of inspiration. Drawing on one of my favorites from childhood, The Rescuers, and a new favorite, Up, I’m getting all kinds of messages to be positive and look up when the chips are down. See how a classic and a new fan favorite share similar messages and teach us […]