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Two basic things I owe myself, God & others 23 Aug 2013 | 01:02 am
Photo by My Name is Randy I’m going to try to say something as simply and clearly as I can, on a topic so prone to stirring up everything that’s opposite of “simple and clear.” As a Christian, I owe...
Life that can’t be captured 20 Aug 2013 | 01:23 am
Photo: The dock, earlier that evening. Stephen steered the rumbling boat out of the inlet, toward the middle of the lake. It was nearly midnight, and it had taken effort for the eight of us to get ou...
“Conflicting emotions” actually go hand-in-hand 9 Jul 2013 | 02:23 am
We did it! We sold our house! If you’ve been following this saga (via posts like this one or this one), or if you’ve just been wondering what I’ve been up to (besides not blogging), here’s the short ...
Before & after 20 Jun 2013 | 10:28 pm
Celebrating progress involves remembering where you started.
Before & after 20 Jun 2013 | 10:28 pm
Saturday was the day. We had the cabinets in our garage, all primed and painted. The countertop had been delivered. We had a friend who was willing and able to help, and we had the whole day to tackle...
When we forget the “co” part of being co-creators 29 May 2013 | 02:37 am
The beauty we try to create on our own is tenuous, at best.
When we forget the “co” part of being co-creators 29 May 2013 | 02:37 am
I’ve been rather obsessive about planting flowers this spring. It’s true that each spring I long to spend too much time and money at the garden center, but this spring there’s a sense of urgency that...
A sewing machine, a discarded wig, & a gift of openness 7 May 2013 | 09:30 pm
Sometimes the best path to hope is in asking for help.
A sewing machine, a wig, & a gift of openness 7 May 2013 | 09:30 pm
Cyndi arrived at my door looking a bit like a determined traveling salesperson, carrying cases and bags of various sewing equipment. But she wasn’t there to sell me something, she was there to rescue ...
What’s missing? 23 Apr 2013 | 09:43 pm
Photo by krossbow I’ll never forget when, as a child, I first really heard a prayer of confession that included the concept of asking forgiveness not just for hurtful things said and done, but also f...
