His Name Is Hector

This post of Molly's is an absolutely awesome account of how heartbreaking it is - in every good way - to invest in the life of a child. It's so much more than sponsorship. It's relationship. And if you don't read anything else today, take … [Continue reading]

In Which My People Hit The Road

Since I was in Nashville from Thursday until today, my fellas decided that they'd take advantage of my absence and head to the beach for a few days. I didn't mention their little father/son trip earlier because I am wary of announcing to the internet … [Continue reading]

Insert Funny “Office” Line Here

Well, I missed "The Office" tonight because I'm in Nashville. And I guess that last sentence sort of makes it sound like Nashville is the land that TV forgot, but certainly that is not the case. It's just that I didn't get to watch TV tonight because … [Continue reading]

I’m Not Proud. But I Am Rested.

My two fellas weren't home this afternoon, and since there was a little bit of a chill in the air what with the non-stop rain that shows no sign of letting up in this lifetime, I decided to grab the laptop and stick my legs under the covers so that I … [Continue reading]

Compassion Bloggers – El Salvador

It's been almost two years since I went to Uganda. TWO YEARS. The memories from that trip are still so fresh in my mind - and you know what? I'm just as blown away by the work Compassion is doing as I was when I came home. There's not a doubt … [Continue reading]

A Quick And Sort Of Irrelevant Question

Dear Internet, Are your kids / nieces / nephews / godchildren / siblings CUCKOO SLAP-DAB CRAZY over these little dealios? Because in our house? And at our school? And in our town? The kids - boys and girls alike - are CUCKOO SLAP-DAB … [Continue reading]