This Thanksgiving will be different. No doubt about it. Regardless if you traditionally spend it with large groups of extended family, visiting out-of-town friends, or welcoming over elderly neighbors, this year might not be [...]
With the start of a new school year, we probably can all re-live a moment of being a kid alone at a school lunch table, staring down at our food, trying not to make eye [...]
I hate wearing the COVID-19 face mask. It’s hot. It slips down my nose. I constantly chew gum to avoid smelling my not-just-brushed teeth. Plus, I often forget that it’s needed, until I am [...]
“You’re grounded!” are two words that can derail your future plans, as well as instantly cause childhood flashbacks of hours spent “thinking about what you’ve done” (Ha!). These two words can also serve as [...]
Think of the last party you threw. It might be a while ago since the country has been social distancing for months, but I am sure you can recall the preparation of carefully choosing [...]
It’s the second quarter of the global pandemic and I made the mistake of looking at my retirement account statement. Why did I think this was a good idea? Why this month? I rarely, [...]
As a student of scripture, I love it when the Lord leads me to a new topic to explore. Sometimes this deeper dive is prompted by a word or to learn the Godly characteristics [...]
As coronavirus grabbed the attention of our nation and Ohio was asked to shelter at home, our circa 1825 & 1928 home was in the midst of a face-lift. It’s a charming brick and [...]
As our country is in the midst of COVID-19, many aspects of our lives have abruptly changed. I struggled to write this blog, as I am already worn-out of reading, talking, and thinking about [...]
