Because of Grace we Press On
I still remember the stuffiness of the room, the creaking plank wood floors and light streaming through freshly washed windows making aberrations out of airborne dust particles. I remember most the groans and shifting weight on chairs as the teacher’s pronounced our first assignment of the year. The dreaded essay titled “What I did on … Read more
Can we start over at the gateway to summer? In June, didn’t we all feel like we were on a mission to enjoy the days of summer? How successfully did that mission progress? The countdown has begun. Mom’s everywhere are on the fence with this one. On one side, the return to structure, a time … Read more
I was thinking about how beautiful summer has been after the long, unforgettable, treacherous months of winter. I remember taking a picture of our deck wondering if we’d ever again wear t-shirts instead of parkas. On that day nearly all the wood on our deck was exposed except for a telltale strip of snow … Read more
Due to technical difficulties this morning, I hope you enjoy this rerun of this First Day of Spring post …. on the cusp of the First Day of Summer. Yes! Almost here. We are a blanket family. I’m literally mesmerized by stores where walls breathe thick towels, floors are spongy with throw rugs, and blankets … Read more