Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
Epiphany: an insight that points to a needed change of direction. This definition doesn’t come from a dictionary, but from my experience. Often the prequel to the epiphany is painful and confusing. I think it’s a little like an earthquake in which God tears down walls you weren’t willing or able to deconstruct yourselves. That was true… Read More
Riddles for English nerds: Q Which dinosaur knows a lot of synonyms? A The thesaurus Q What’s the difference between a cat and a comma? A A cat has claws at the end of paws; and a comma is pause at the end of clause. Q What makes “Civil Disobedience” such… Read More
“While proof may help our faith along, it never believes for us.” Wayne Stiles wrote a great article about how geography can help you deal with your doubts about the Bible. “But,” he says, “we aren’t going to believe the Bible as truth—even in the face of proof—unless we choose to.” Well worth reading: http://www.waynestiles.com/how-geography-helps-destroy-your-doubts-about-the-bible/
Pencils always confused Shakepeare: 2B or not 2B. Q What would you find in Charles Dickens kitchen? A The best of thymes; the worst of thymes. Q Why are apostrophes so terrible to date? A They’re so possessive.
Two authors who have really spoken to me through their books are Michael Hyatt and Shauna Niequist, so when I read Michael’s blog this morning recommending Shauna’s new book Present Over Perfection, I wanted to share. https://michaelhyatt.com/leaders-avoid-traps.html As a former volleyball coach and now assisting my husband in that field, I have watched many high school… Read More
American idiom puns: Astronomers got tired of watching the moon rotate around the earth for 24 hours, so they called it a day. My grandpa has the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban from the zoo. My friend’s bakery burned down last night, and how his business is toast. My friend drove his… Read More
Mosquitoes love me. I don’t return the sentiment. The result of their infatuation with me—red, swollen, hot, itchy one-inch+ circles that last for days—bring out the wimp in me. There’s nothing endearing about whining and scratching. That’s why I was so thrilled to read about a DIY mosquito trap that is supposed to really work. You… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 