Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Photo Credit: Susana Fernandez I have no compassion for she who tries to find happiness by buying bigger and better things. I have no tolerance for he who won’t work but expects handouts. I have no empathy for she who continues to make poor choices and then … [Read more...]
Photo Credit: aboutmodafinil.com I’ve written before about the stroke which caused temporary paralysis in my right hemisphere 20 years ago. Some of you even knew me way back then and have supported me in my backslides since. In case you missed it, here’s a short … [Read more...]
I'm back to sharing a few happy things I found on the internet this week. Trust me, in the midst of tragedy, we need this. (Je Suis Charlie.) Sharing a Moment: We went to the coast before school started again. I've never had a winter break so stress-free. This was a perfect end … [Read more...]
Photo: RONg Flickr Creative Commons We’ve moved our family up and down the West Coast for the last 20 years and today, I’m remembering why we fought to get back to (and hopefully remain settled in) Portland, OR. Don’t get me wrong. I miss the sun and the Mouse in … [Read more...]
Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons Today is Epiphany, the remembrance of the magi delivering gifts to little, baby-Jesus. Although, to be more historically accurate, delivering gifts to probably a cranky, toddler-Jesus. While we Americans celebrate gift-giving on … [Read more...]