There’s one thing I forgot to say in my conversation with Eva Timothy. I think I mentioned that she and her family came to stay with us when she was doing a couple firesides here in the desert. I’ve talked about Eva before. She is a friend my sister Saren met on her mission in…
Since it’s April I better get my booty in gear and get our “2024 Snapshot” published! I like to do this at the beginning of each year so I can freeze that “moment” in time. I want to remember how it felt right here and now when I’m looking back some day. Let’s start with…
Welp, we have finished up two weeks of spring break here in the desert. Yes you heard that right, we have TWO whole weeks of spring break. I’m mad about it because it makes it so we start school inching further and further into mid JULY. But I’m happy about it because there’s just something…
A tribute to strong women everywhere.
Yep, the first THREE episodes of the new season are live for “In the Arena.” WooHOO! I love learning from my sisters as we discuss the world together, including parenting and thoughts and new ideas. Self-Care The first episode is all about “self-care.” I’ve never thought I was a “self-care” kind of a person, but…
I’ve been thinking a lot about self-confidence lately. Specifically in my own kids. Is every mother out there in this same quandary? Even with adult kids?? I realize I have written about this very topic here for years. I am still thinking about it. How does that “skill” of self-confidence develop? Yes, I do believe…
Ok, so I introduced Sierra Leone last week. But I only barely touched on what we did there. And oh how I want to remember that adventure! So here’s my short list of the best things to do in Sierra Leone: Some more Sierra Leone Observations: I explained a little about my biggest observations in…
I meant to get over here all day yesterday to add this new favorite love quote for Valentine’s Day: “We live in a world that is held together by love–organized by love, maintained by love, and nurtured by love. Ultimately it will be redeemed by love and even now it is in the process of…
With Valentine’s Day coming up this week, let’s talk about three ways to practice love. Because love IS practice, right? Love is finding the best parts of people, magnifying those parts, and leaving the rest in the wake. Sometimes it takes work. But it is worth it. Love is action We practice love and show…