Stained Glass: oddly shaped bits of color arranged to form a picture. Life: oddly shaped bits of experience arranged to form a character.
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee …
Read the full post →“President Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation”
It wasn’t really night, more like supper time nearing dusk. We could easily walk the 4-6 blocks back to campus before dark. There was no cause for concern, until there was…
If you know me, you’re doing a double-take and scanning through every Christmas card and Facebook status you can find… If you know me well, you’re smiling, shaking your head, rolling your eyes, or some of each. I haven’t changed my last name, nor is there any difference in the number of shoes in my …
Read the full post →“2013 January: Living with my Husband’s family”
No, we’re not even going to count how many weeks it’s been since Session 2. The important question is, do you have your list of blessings that are yours due to your placement in your family, community, country, and time frame? I’ve already taken advantage of several this morning: a firm mattress bed in a …
My parents, because they are parents and love me, are rather obsessed with my safety. This isn’t entirely a bad thing, as it motivated them to dress me warmly, keep me from danger, and counsel me about people, places, and driving habits. Now that I’ve been driving for 30 years, Mom still can’t resist the …
