Both/And…keeping it real

We can do hard things. Acknowledging both the good and hard in everyday life.

  • For the love of mountains and Jesus; or pink slippers, 10% and unexpected grace.

    (An entirely different post than what I planned be writing this week…) I have been chewing on a post for the last week and half and it is not this one…. Typically, an idea forms and the words come relatively quick. I reword and rework, sometimes erase and rewrite, but the words and ideas seem…

  • Some thoughts on imposters, cheating and battle hymns.

    “Mom, your calves are popping!” My daughter exclaimed last night. I was walking in front of her as we left our dear friend’s house after an evening of feeling more blessed when we left than when we’d arrived. “What does that even mean????” My inner voice whispered. At the same moment, my body startled (involuntarily)…

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    It was a snowy afternoon, one of those where we as a family had a clear Sunday on the calendar, a truly miraculous thing. Even more shocking to me, as a mom of teens, was the fact that after lunch had been cleaned up, I wandered into the main area of our house and found…

  • “Hey John, you need one of those!”

    If you know me or have followed my social media for more than this month, my love and joy in riding my bike is evident. I always relish the freedom my bike gives me, the effort of pushing my overly active muscles and the wonder of feeling my body accomplish this thing I ask it…

  • Two golf carts…two very different experiences.

    (For my EGM) Spending time with my darling daughter is like getting my cup filled up over and over when it has been significantly hard to find a drink for weeks.  One of our favorite activities together is to go to local craft fairs. We love the creative endeavors, finding so many ideas for her endlessly…