In spring, I am joyous, free. I wonder when my cherry tree will grow plump cherries. I hear obnoxious preschoolers. I see an immense golden finch. I want to soar through the sky. In spring, I am joyous, free. In spring, I pretend it’s already summer. I feel spongy. I feel uneven bark. I worry [...]
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In Spring, I Am
Posted in My Favorite Things on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It Sounds Like a Threat to Me
Posted in My Favorite Things on February 14, 2009 |
My children have a unique perspective on Valentine’s Day. This is the card they designed to give to their classmates: Um, yeah… that sounds like a threat to me. Happy Valentine’s Day! Esscie
Shameless Bragging
Posted in My Favorite Things on February 11, 2009 |
I just picked Kateri up from a masquerade ball. I think I might possibly have the most beautiful daughter in the world. Esscie
A Story
Posted in My Favorite Things on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last Easter the chief and I very politely asked Kateri to wear a skirt instead of her usual ripped-up blue jeans. World War III ensued! There was screaming, yelling, crying, hiding in the closet, and many other forms of pre-teen rebellion. Finally we declared a cease-fire, she donned an odd clothing combination that we deemed [...]
Making Memories
Posted in My Favorite Things on December 8, 2008 |
In Sunday’s sermon my pastor said that most people don’t celebrate Christmas any more. He said that instead we celebrate “Stuffmas,” because we get caught up in materialism during this season. He is so right! Even though my family tries to keep Christ at the center of our celebration it’s easy to get distracted by [...]
From Camelot to Christ
Posted in My Favorite Things on November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I went to the theater the other night with a friend who had received free tickets. Actually, I invited myself to go along as her “back-up date” when her mother-in-law backed out of the engagement. I love plays, especially musicals, but I haven’t been able to attend one since four or five kids ago. She [...]
I Love My Solar Clothes Dryer
Posted in My Favorite Things, Saving Money on October 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My house came with a clothesline behind the garage. It wasn’t just any clothesline, it had sturdy, wooden posts and ten lines. It held a lot of clothes and was perfect for my family. I loved the feeling I got when I stood out in the summer sunshine, stretching up and hanging the wet clothes, [...]
