Saturday morning, I went on my first run with my ten-miler training group. I walked up to the track at 7:55am bundled up against the 27 degree weather and waited for instructions. I often think new things will be harder to do than they actually are. On Friday night I almost psyched myself out to …
When I interview people for articles I am writing, I always end up with way more good things I want to share with the world than will fit in my allotted space. I love hearing people’s stories. I wrote over here about the privilege it is to have someone offer up their time and experiences … Continue reading Story Time: A List
I went on a run yesterday. I’ve always wanted to be a runner but have never been able to cultivate the strength and endurance and discipline to bring that dream to life. There are a few reasons for this. I’ve discovered some things about my body in the last few years. First, I have exercise … Continue reading How I Rediscovered A Practice That Helps Me Be Still & Know God
Today’s post is brought to by my “What’s Saving My Life” series because it is rainy and dreary and I’m still in recovery mode from a very full season. In times like this it is helpful for me to look up and around and notice the things that are bringing me joy and life, even … Continue reading A List of Life Savers
I’m outside working from our balcony today. Like last week, the breeze is cool and fall feels here for real. When I was in Italy this summer one of my fellow pilgrims shared a blessing they received in Canterbury at the outset of their journey. A piece that has stuck with … Continue reading When You Hear the Birds
Y’all. Today is going to be short and sweet because the past six weeks have been FULL. Full of good time with good friends and family (read about 10 days of this season here). Full of travel. Full of hosting. Full of fun and good conversation. But FULL. Yesterday I got to hike up … Continue reading Settling into Fall
I really enjoy the transcription work I do; I’m sure it helps that I am working with interviews that I have conducted with people whom I find interesting. It’s fun to be hired for a story, be introduced to a subject, and then get to talk to them for a while about their journey and … Continue reading A Surprising Delight: Transcribing Interviews
The past ten days have been a whirlwind of activity. I was in Texas for my best friend’s wedding and all the accompanying celebrations. While I was there, I had the chance to spend time with my family and friends in Houston, Galveston, Austin, and Waco. Each day was filled with fun and meaningful moments … Continue reading The Waves and the Vegetables
I always see homes filled with plants on Instagram and renovation shows and sigh longingly. My mom is a great gardener (my dad, too) so I grew up surrounded by indoor plants and a lush backyard garden. As for me? I kill succulents. I either give them too much attention, or not enough. Nick is … Continue reading Amidst the Plants
I’m a glutton for books. I have to keep myself from going to the library every week because I snatch books off the shelves and pack them in my arms until they are overflowing—not unlike a kid with her first birthday cake smeared across her face, arms, and hair. I walk out in … Continue reading Gluttony
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