Gladden The Heart

Last month John from The Backyard Pantry delivered our raised garden bed. Because life has been crazy and I’m still trying to figure out how to navigate the work+family+other roles and responsibilities situation (more on that soon), I have put off starting our garden.  Until today.
After school we went over to Sweet Peas in Homewood [...]

By Bonnie Thurston National Catholic Reporter, 6/20/2003
In rare moments when I am home to myself, my heart is still, my pulse a psalm I know obscurely I receive my life from a power beyond me, live by a life not my own.
This morsel [...]

because I want to know and be known. I believe all voices should be heard. I have opinions I want to express and gifts and talents that have been given to me for the benefit of others in my family, my work, and my community. When women are squelched, we all suffer.

The “Blog Posts Brewing Within” Version:
1) Blogs, Facebook, Twitter and the importance of balancing online community with real life community. For some of us it’s easy to throw our thoughts about faith, politics, and the economy out on the internets. Are we also making space in our lives to discuss these issues with others over [...]

I am passionate about the city for many reasons. I long for redemption, restoration, and revitalization, but my love for this place is not dependent on those things. Loving my neighborhood requires the ability to see beauty in the midst of brokenness.
Many can’t bear the thought of moving into the Woodlawn side of Crestwood because [...]

The “Parenting” version:
1. My children don’t need me to be a perfect mom. When I fail them and disappoint them, it is a good reminder for all of us that they need Jesus to be their Jesus.
2. Loving my kids well will oftentimes look very different from how parenting is portrayed in our culture, the [...]

When I was in elementary school, my parents took my brother and me to Washington, D.C. during our spring break. One of my clearest memories of that trip is the time we spent at Arlington National Cemetery.

Watching the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier made a huge impact on me. [...]

The Hops Are Free…

I usually drink wine but sometimes I crave beer. Good beer. Because I am an economist and a beer snob, this is a fabulous day.
UPDATE: I just found out a greater variety of wine is coming to Alabama, as well. I read a short article in today’s paper about a [...]

Friday Quick Takes
1.Isn’t it ironic… Love this. And, I’m not anti-green (what color is opposite of green?). I just love it when certain people, industries, etc. are demonized, then end up being the hero and saving the day.
2. Speaking of green… Check out this blogger/writer/mama.
3. I’ve had some odd cravings lately.
One is cauliflower with [...]

Alright. That’s enough about Tim and me, our marriage, etc. Let’s move on…

Brian got some good shots of our babies when he was here. As we were walking out the back door on our way to take some pictures around our neighborhood, he caught them in their nest.

Then, when we returned to our house, we [...]