Shoulda Coulda

Shoulda Coulda

If I were my boss, I’d fire me. Or at least conduct an employee counseling session in which I’d give myself the ultimatum to “shape up or ship out.” After years of faithful blogging, I haven’t written in a month. I have seven partially started projects that are...
A Wing and a Prayer. But Mostly a Prayer.

A Wing and a Prayer. But Mostly a Prayer.

My prayer life could use a tune-up. Or maybe even an overhaul. I’ve read books on prayer, listened to well-versed speakers talk about a healthy prayer life, and thought about the topic often and (hopefully) discerningly. As in many other life subjects, good examples...
Let There Be Light

Let There Be Light

Light. The presence of light is highly visible during the holiday season. We string lights from our roofs, hang them on our indoor trees, place them in our windows in the form of representative candles, and light actual candles in our Advent wreaths and Hanukkah...
Yay! Brava! Applause!

Yay! Brava! Applause!

At nearly 18 months, Baby Girl appreciates applause, both receiving it and giving it. She enjoys “playing” the harmonica and after a few bars, she stops and looks at her audience of family and waits for us to respond with accolades and applause. Then she resumes...