AboutAbout a month ago, I slapped a blue-ish sticky note on my kitchen counter; scribbled on it were the words "the joy of ordinary days." This joy and these ordinary days sometimes present … Read more about Joy of Ordinary Days
Brewing coffee and percolating thoughts
This morning, I woke up a few times in the early dark and took comfort in the furry heating element by my feet. I sleep with the window (slightly) open and could hear the wind and what sounded … Read more about Brewing coffee and percolating thoughts
Broken promises Christians make
I'm peeved. And in a way, I really don't have a right to be. But I am. Want to know why? A sad story and a broken promise. A few moments ago, my neighbor stopped by. … Read more about Broken promises Christians make
How he loves us so
As I've been thinking about the science...the gift of "Happiness", it seems like God has been challenging my perceptions about who he is and what he expects of us. I hunkered down … Read more about How he loves us so
Something Beautiful
In your ocean, I'm ankle deep, Lord. Lord - can I love you more serve you? Go deeper still? Holding your hand as you guide me? We all want … Read more about Something Beautiful
Sometimes you have to retreat to advance
So...this is my second attempt at today's blog; the first was finished and made me cry, but I hit something in the last line and lost the whole dang thing but the title. Ironic. Retreat to … Read more about Sometimes you have to retreat to advance
Observations on Happiness (a short list from the scenic route)
With Epoch2011 in a few days and life trundling on, I must confess that I have not delved deeply into the serious business of Happiness. I will, but a book about women in the Congo, a chance to … Read more about Observations on Happiness (a short list from the scenic route)
Getting “more comfortable” with failure
Fail. Â Just writing that word gives me the willies so you can imagine what "They need to get more comfortable with failure" does to my nervous system. Â I overheard this "get more comfortable … Read more about Getting “more comfortable” with failure
Gross National Happiness 1.0
What Makes You Happy? (take your time) (it may have been a while since you really thought of what inspires joy in your life) Last night, a friend invited friends over to the LakeHouse, a home … Read more about Gross National Happiness 1.0
