Recently married, my husband and I are still adjusting to life together. One adjustment is shared chores around the house. We’ve worked out a good system but the other day I found myself rewashing the dishes moments after he had finished.

It was July, and I had the worst cold in the history of me and colds (we go way back). My sister and her husband were moving six hours away and the whole family was helping them. Their new place was up in the mountains in a resort town, perfect for their adventurous lifestyle.… more

I like to plan. I love having big aspirations and events to look forward to. Birthdays, vacations, dinner parties, the next three years of my life…or perhaps someone else’s. Plans for the future can make the dull dreariness of the present more bearable.

Back in the day, you know before there was such a thing as digital cameras, I enjoyed taking photographs. With film.

The lingering smell of most New Year’s shindigs always brings me back to a serious time in human history, a time many would consider the crux of human history: what to do New Year’s Eve, Y2K.… more

I have a friend who is never negative. Not ever. No matter what happens she has something positive to say about her situation.

It drives me crazy.

A couple weeks ago I had an experience at the community track I’m certain joggers everywhere are familiar with: I got lapped.

For the most part I’m good at avoiding procrastination. Well, that’s not exactly true. I procrastinate, but I give myself early deadlines so even if I procrastinate till “the last second” I’m still finishing my task with plenty of actual time.

“Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.” (Prov. 16:1 The Message)

A few evenings ago I was sitting on the couch staring at my laptop.

“What’s wrong?” Asked my husband, from the other couch.

“I’m stuck on this article I’m writing. I can’t transition.”