“So where do you guys want to go for dinner?” It seemed like a simple enough question. But involving hungry teens in such decisions can lead to a raging headache, and immediate regret for asking their input in the first place. After a couple rounds of disagreement, my daughter conceded to her brother—agreeing to go…
Mindfulness. We often hear the benefits of this practice, an effective way to improve our emotional and physical wellbeing. Reversely, I’ve recently found myself immersed in the practice of mindlessness! I paid for my coffee at a drive-thru window, and realized a few miles down the road that I never actually took the coffee. Yep, I…
Hello Spring! If history is any guide, the groundhog can’t change his mind after my favorite backyard tree radiates purple. I stood at our kitchen window admiring the budding beauty, and there on the windowsill sat a miniature ceramic manger holding baby Jesus. He was just resting there peacefully amidst vitamin bottles and knick-knacks, separated from the rest of…