I’ve spent the better part of a year and a half recovering from the world’s worst pedicure. Coincidentally, I’ve also spent the better part of the last three years recovering from a toxic faith situation. As I was soaking and scrubbing my feet the other week after going for a long run, I started thinking […]
Faith
Called to be a Thinking People
Kelly and I went to the Art*Music*Justice concert Saturday night. Honestly, I’m still struggling over what to say about it. Loved the music, admired the artists, but… I have long been an advocate for breaking free from our own cultural framework to see the world around us. I’m a born and raised Midwesterner, who has […]
Thoughts on Work
I keep these posted on my work computer: “To be simple is to be great. If you keep things simple, the inherent goodness in a good idea will be much easier to find.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23
Self-confrontation
I hate being wrong. The only thing I hate more than being wrong is knowing that I’ve done something wrong. This week I had to confront myself about something I’d done that was wrong. The tongue, you see, is a powerfully destructive instrument. When combined with a temper that is usually kept tightly under control, well, […]
Joy List
A good friend emailed the other day to remind us of the importance of looking for joy in our daily lives. What a great idea!!! I get so busy with working, being a wife, looking for new recipes, running errands, going to the gym and a host of other “ings” that I start griping about […]
Remember the Golden Rule of Parties
It’s not “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” At a party, the Golden Rule is “Never talk about religion or politics.” Especially at mixed-denomination religious events! We had a great time at the Adat-Shalom’s Seder on Friday with our friends. The meal was wonderful, as always, and the congregation did […]