a variety of gifts for the common good

My dad died over 20 years ago but for the last week he’s been on my mind. We’d been hiking with children and grandchildren in the Colorado mountains. Growing up, my family’s favorite camping spots were in mountains. We loved to hike, and my dad was one enthusiastic trekker. Back home, the  fond memories continued to… Read More

Bet you didn’t know this about extroverts.

Are you an extrovert or an introvert who lives with one? This great blog hits it on the head: http://curlswagg.tumblr.com/post/41032444137/10-things-your-extrovert-friends-want-you-to-know   Here are some truths about me that are listed in the above post: One of my love languages (a way I feel loved) is words of affirmation. (See #2) Even thought I talk a lot, I really want to… Read More

Who’s in control: you or the clock?

How do you mark off your days? By the clock, a to-do list, or a busy schedule? In modern Western culture, we live and breathe the phrase, “Time is money.” We rehearse and rehash our daily routines, reschedule our meeting and double-check our lists, and hurry from one thing to another prompted by the clock and alarms. Recently my husband… Read More