Why, Unlike Penelope, I Love Vacations.

I recently read a post by one of my favorite blog authors, Penelope Trunk. In her typically contrarian style, she shared her deep dislike of vacations.  Her list was convincing: If you need a vacation, it is a sign that you don’t like your life. Self-discipline is the key to success in life and vacations [...]

A Conversation with God–The Senseless Slaughter by Jared Loughner is Tough to Reconcile.

Hello God, I was admittedly a little distracted in church today.  What’s up with the standing room only, lately?  Was there a recent population boom?  Or, are the enormous crowds merely a sign that during hard times, more of us are seeking divine intervention?  Anyway, I am grateful for this opportunity for a little one [...]

Learning to Strike a Balance Between our Ego and Soul.

As a home schooling mom, I spend a lot of time with my children. Some days I am dealing with tyrannical egos, and some days, their beautiful, innocent, perky souls are leading the way.  I find it fascinating getting to know each side of them.  I think about the world they are inheriting and how [...]