The Mixed Blessings and Joys of Little Boys
This morning we were about to head out the door for church, and Ephraim yelled from the upstairs bathroom, “Mom! C’mere! I need help!” He had had an “accident” and needed to change pants. He’s been having these fairly frequently, and usually they happen in the bathroom. I’ve been thinking that he just waits until [...]
Summer Time Blahs: A Quest for More Structure and More Peace of Mind
I think it is time for all of us to go back to school. I look back on this summer and see a lot of fun times with the fam, but also a lot of lazy days. While part of me loves laziness, part of me feels guilty about being so un-industrious. I didn’t write [...]
Indulging My Slight Obsession with Comic-Con
Last week Comic-Con was held in San Diego, and I’ve been glued to any Comic-Con articles during my daily internet news surfing. I’ve always thought that Comic-Con looked fun, but for some reason, this year, I’ve become slightly obsessed! I am dying to attend Comic-Con! Here are some really cool things that went on at [...]
Evaluating My MILF-iness
A friend of mine recently lent me the book Got Milf? A Modern Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, Looking Great, and Rocking a Minivan. In case you don’t know, MILF stands for a “Mom I’d Like to F*&%.” Wait! Don’t judge me as morally irresponsible yet – hear me out. This is not a book [...]
Poetry Friday: Summers and Sons
This is a lovely summery poem by one of my favorite poets, David St. John. In the High Country by David St. John Some days I am happy to be no one The shifting grasses In the May winds are miraculous enough As they ripple through the meadow of lupine The field as iridescent as [...]
Washington, D.C. Trip
Most of these are on facebook, so sorry fb friends for the double whammy! We had a wonderful time in D.C. My absolute favorite place was the Library of Congress. So much gorgeous architecture and artwork! Got to see Thomas Jefferson’s library – inspirational! Runner up: The Museum of Natural History (one of the Smithsonians). [...]
First Ladies Fashion (From a Non-Fashionista)
One of the coolest things I saw in Washington, D.C. (official trip post with pictures to come!) this week was the collection of First Ladies’ dresses at the Museum of American History. What girl doesn’t like to see “dressy dresses” as my 6-year-old daughter called them? Here are my official First Lady Fashion award winners: [...]
Poetry Friday
This poem is by my friend Pamela Johnson Parker, who has two poetry chapbooks and has been published in multiple journals. Pamela is an extraordinary poet and writer. One of the things I love about Pamela is that she finds so many connections between literature, art, poetry, and life. If you are a Wizard of [...]
Poetry Friday
Oldest Map of the World by Kelle Groom There’s a circle in the center, a clockface, an eye, but it’s the ring of water surrounding earth that I dove through for the first time (I’d always been too claustrophobic, afraid I’d drown or the force would snap my neck), but it’s like Perrier, light and [...]
Being Orthodox in a Protestant Society, Part 2
It has taken me so long to write this that you’ve probably already forgotten about Part 1. It’s hard to be Orthodox in America. Here’s why: The Orthodox Church doesn’t change with culture and doesn’t let culture dictate the way the church runs. No flashy basketball leagues. Not even a church gym. No trendy coffee [...]
