Can We Laugh Together?

Can We Laugh Together?

My new friend pulled me aside and with a smile errupting on her face declared, “I’ve always wondered if blondes really do have more fun. Well, today they sure did.” I was shocked by her comment. She’d enjoyed herself? I never would have guessed. That afternoon, I’d...
Praying Through the News Headlines

Praying Through the News Headlines

I wrote this post over at (in)courage before the most devastating week we’ve had in Orlando, yet what I share rings even more true now. With the online parental shaming I see in regards to both the gorilla and alligator tragedies, along with the senseless death...
Unveiling the Masks

Unveiling the Masks

This is a week where children are clamoring to try on their latest costume. Excitement permeates the air as they become someone by which they typically only dream. Hiding behind a mask, they have Superman powers or Cinderella’s beauty and grace. They are...
Friendship Through Words With Friends? Have you Played?

Friendship Through Words With Friends? Have you Played?

For two solid months, a phenomena stirred among our children. I’d see their heads pushed together and they’d be looking at each other’s ipods/iphones. They’d be in serious discussion and then they’d go back to their task. Every once in...