Brumation

Snakes don't hibernate, they going into brumation. My house doesn't have an underground dwelling, but it did have a paper bag of recycling that hadn't been put outside for quite some time. It was apparently a suitable version of underground. Little buddy is outside now and I'll work on sweeping my floor. Obviously, it has … Continue reading Brumation →

Who me?

Bella has moved once in the last six hours and that was to pee on the carpet in front of the bathroom while I showered. If I have failed to warn you that greyhounds can be petty and vindictive, now you know.

StoryCorps

My friend Jess and I had a great time recording with StoryCorps. Talking with her is natural and easy. After listening to our interview, I'm even more glad we took the time to do it. We all have stories worth sharing, and it's amazing when you get to do that sharing yourself. I hope we … Continue reading StoryCorps →

A thank you.

To those following my blog and those reading along, I sincerely appreciate the support you’ve shown me since I began writing. It wasn’t easy and still isn’t to share some of my ideas and thoughts. Writing publicly is daunting. Not only does writing in the open push me to accept myself, it challenges me to … Continue reading A thank you. →

I get to get a shot!

There are many times when the words and actions of children leave me humbled and convicted. In the most important ways, I find that kids are generally better than adults, living with more kindness, more affection, more abandon, and more genuine truth than those making the rules around them. Sadly, it’s usually those making the … Continue reading I get to get a shot! →

Racing Queen’s Breakfast

Our youngest feeds Bella in the morning. He drops a bone in the bottom of her food cup, then scoops up her kibble and pours it all into her bowl so the bone ends up on top. Every morning he remembers to feed her, she gets a special treat. I didn't ask him to do … Continue reading Racing Queen’s Breakfast →

Paper Airplanes

My kids are mischievous and genuinely playful. One regularly sings gibberish while in the shower and the other builds gigantic pillow forts for reading time. My days are filled with puns and epic dad level jokes. There is farting and noise, a lot of noise. It would be untruthful to say I always like it. … Continue reading Paper Airplanes →

Their Angels

See that you don’t look down on one of these little ones, because I tell you that in heaven their angels continually view the face of My Father in heaven. -Matthew 18:10 I don’t remember when I first read this verse, but “their angels” is boxed in my bible. Maybe I should start dating when … Continue reading Their Angels →

Easy Baby Food on the Go

I wish I had made this connection when my kids were still eating baby food! I did use baby food pouches on road trips, as backups in my diaper bag, and for speed. Around month eight or nine, some babies have absolutely no desire to sit and eat. There's just too much fun stuff to … Continue reading Easy Baby Food on the Go →

Scientist Superhero

“The missionary activity of the church will recognize, welcome, and support the presence of the Spirit in all fields of human endeavor--in the sciences as well as the arts, in politics as well as religion-- where life and peace are enhanced and death and destruction are combated.”----- Daniel L. Migliore I love science and I … Continue reading Scientist Superhero →