I Am NOT Wrong!

I hate saying I’m wrong. I rather take a semester of Calculus than say I’m wrong. I’d rather eat a bucket full of broccoli than say I’m wrong. I’d rather have a mouse run across my foot than say I’m wrong. I wish this were one of those posts where I follow that up...

How to Avoid Disaster

The summer after I graduated high school, I worked for an insurance company. I got daily use of a company car, a Polaroid camera, and $7.50 an hour (pretty cushy stuff for 1993!). My job was, basically, to drive around, look at houses, and note problem areas: tree...

Artsy

I am, and always have been, “artsy.” Growing up, I was pitiful at athletics and academics, but I excelled at drama and music. Songs speak to me. Standing on stage is fun. Standing on stage with people watching is really, really fun. There are great...

Broken

Seven years ago this month, our family moved from Spain back to the states. Of all the moves we’ve made — and we’ve made several — that was the most difficult. Because it wasn’t just belongings packed in those suitcases. My dreams were in there. The short version of...

It IS Your Fault

I got really frustrated this week. It always happens right before a big event – I get focused and overwhelmed and cranky, and I usually blow up at some people and have a couple mini-meltdowns. But it’s not totally my fault. I am passionate about things, and I get...

Love Is…

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always...