Here’s the deal. (That was my favorite thing to say when I was little and my parents gave me a directive that I felt required some negotiating.) I started writing a post for my series on hospitality a few days ago. I’ve been thinking about it and editing and revising, and it just has not … Continue reading What’s Saving My Life: Rhythms of Rest
I’ve always loved having people over to my house. Some of my favorite early memories are from when my mom hosted holiday parties. I LOVED when the house was full of special food and lots of people. I remember following her around as she set out dishes of meatballs and tiny cheesecakes, hoping folks would … Continue reading hospitable spaces
Do you ever take deep breaths and feel overwhelmingly thankful? I’ve been doing that since Saturday morning. The holiday season was packed with so many good things, travel for Thanksgiving, events and services to celebrate family and Christmas, a trip to West Virginia to ring in the new year, and finally a week teaching a … Continue reading Home
Happy New Year! I am in the mountains with my family this week and I’m definitely on vacation time. Yesterday I went out to ski a little stressed that I hadn’t yet written a blog post for this week. A little stressed, but sort of having the feeling that some inspiration would come while out … Continue reading you will probably fall…
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