Note: This somewhat silly post is in response to a group writing project on “Bosses” over at the High Calling Blogs. I worked in a small OB/GYN practice early in my nursing career. I “managed” a satellite office, where I “bossed” only myself for four days, and worked at the main office on Fridays. I […]
Squirrel Thoughts – 2
It’s Thursday again. Time for Duane Scott’s Pleasantly Disturbed Blog Carnival. He says it’s a regular feature until October 23, 2013. I don’t know how he chose that date, but . . . SQUIRREL! “I am a bad wife. I handed my husband a stack of TV dinners and said, “Choose one.” That’s what I […]
Lessons from Basketball Camp
Gracee’s kind of a wimp. Well, she used to be anyway. The littlest scratch required a magnifying glass and a box of tissues to absorb all the tears. Drama queen. So we were all thrilled, as well as more than a little apprehensive, when she agreed to play soccer last fall. And then she actually […]
Book Review–Chronological Guide to the Bible
The Chronological Guide to the Bible is a handy little reference tool that attempts to provide an historical arrangement to the Biblical text. It’s designed to help one “follow the flow of events in the Scriptures and see where sacred history and secular history converge into one story of salvation.” To do that, the authors […]
Simplicity in a Shell
This shell dish houses shells (mixed with Claire Burke potpourri) gathered from past trips to the sea. It sits on my dresser and reminds me of times I’ve shed the shell of everyday to seek solitude and simplicity. To stroll a stretch of beach in the early morning and gather treasures in my spirit as […]
Write Honestly
Pull the curtain back Reveal the real Release the light From soul holes Where grace flows From wounded places. Honestly. (Paraphrased from Honestly by VOTA)
I Love Zinnias
I did a dumb thing. Okay I’ve done several dumb things, but today it’s one dumb thing. I didn’t do it today, but now I’m suffering the consequences. I planted a few herbs, a few flowers. And a lot of zinnia seeds. I love zinnias. The box says, “Easy to grow, just apply and water, […]
Squirrel Thoughts–1
I decided to participate today in Duane Scott’s Pleasantly Disturbed Blog Carnival today with some random thoughts of my own. Not that I ever experience randomness. I’m the queen of . . . SQUIRREL! Now where was I? Oh, one thing about Duane. He does have a habit about sticking his foot in his mouth […]
My Head Hurts
My head hurts. I. Mean. Seriously. Thought pellets. My brain must look like cheap siding after a hailstorm. And I can’t get half the ideas out my fingertips or mouth before they melt. They pound at all times of day and night. Wherever I am. Whatever I’m doing. Or not doing. I quit my job. […]
An Artist’s Blessing
Kathy Richards posted this blessing on her blog last week, and it continues to haunt me. I do so want to faithfully reflect the face of my Father and Creator–in my writing and in my life. Source: Hubblesite.org Blessing As faithful image bearers (artists, but saints first), may you reflect not only the creation but […]
