Tag: faith
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The Day The Jammies Did Me In
“They’re where?” “China!” “Did you order them from overseas?” “Not unless you count Ohio as overseas.” We’ve got a semi-tradition of having matching pajamas to wear Christmas morning when the kids are in town to celebrate. It’s only semi because we’ve done it just one year. Not everyone was here this year. This had…
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It’s Not A Hill To Die On
I so wanted them to be the bad guys. Then I’d have someone to rail against, an entity to receive the focus of my anger and frustration. I can’t lay all the blame at the feet of our HOA. Our house needs painting. Badly. It’s been more years than we should have allowed, but with…
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When Horse Meets Human
Her name’s Sally. She’s got thick, straight black hair. With her darker skin tones, it’s a beautiful combination. She’s strong with long legs I envy. Did I say she had four of them? Sally’s the horse I got to ride Saturday with a group of friends and family as we trailed through mountains. The scenery…
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Starstruck For Guys
This past Saturday, John took part in the Better Man Event in Orlando. An encouragement for men–old and young–to become more of whom they were created to be. An opportunity to be around those guys that define manliness. Translated–Guys that do sports and magic. Women are created differently. We may be equal in some areas,…
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Let It Go, Dad Gum It
I think about myself quite a bit during any given day. I’m not narcissistic, nor self-absorbed. My world isn’t wrapped up in me. It’s a bit unnerving, however, to reflect on how frequently my thoughts go to how I’m doing, how I look, how I’m being received, how I’m impacting others. Rather human of me.…