Watch this!!! No, seriously…WATCH THIS!
Olympic gold medalist, Shawn Johnson, and her Dancing with the Stars partner, Derek Hough, showed that while breaking the rules might lose favor [read: points] with the judges, it'll bring EVERYONE IN THE SEEING WORLD TO THEIR FEET! OHMYWORD, I can't...
Sandpaper People
Have you ever had people come into your life and, even if it's not intentional, make it more difficult? Maybe they're critical or judgmental; they're excessively needy and demand more than you can give relationally, emotionally or physically; sometimes...
Parenting in the gray: decision and indecision
More than an ocean had separated me from my children when I returned home from two months abroad; I wondered what re-entry would look like. Would we pick right up seamless and smooth, a comma punctuating our good-bye instead of a period? Or would it be...
A 66% off, $10 BEAUTIFUL Deal (time limited…!)
As a writer for incourage, sometimes I get wind of an upcoming deal at DaySpring. I do my best to share through Facebook and Twitter, and if there's enough leadtime, my blog. Well, set your calendars for Thursday, October 11 from noon-4:00 EST for...
On knowing your children and trusting your instincts
Years ago in a friend’s living room during a Beth Moore Bible Study (the big hair years), a woman informed me I was going straight to Hell and taking my daughter with me. I had just admitted I was taking my third grade daughter to see Harry Potter and the...
Tips for traveling abroad
As I've considered the topics I'll cover in my 31 Days in Europe series, it occurred to me how a few simple tips will maximize any travel experience--whether it's domestic or international. I'll be interspersing these posts among the more...
Berlin, Part 1 (spectacular Wall pictures)
Berlin is a city with a divided past. Living as an expat in Germany has flung wide History's door and left me wishing I had paid better attention in World History. The little I remember is disgraceful and I suppose I'm trying to make up for lost time...
Flax, wool, love and magic
I've been known to play favorites and there's a reason I couldn't include this post with yesterday's feature on Burgfest: I fell head over heels with this precious lady. Her top slipped down revealing her ancient cleavage...and she...
Burgfest ~ a SPECTACULAR Bavarian Castle Festival
I've taken to calling her Mayberry, this place that has gentled her way into my heart. There's no Andy or Barney but it's small town and slow and her people simmer friendly and open. I know when it's time to go for good, she'll hold back a sliver of my heart. How...