I haven’t watched any of the shows that Tony Hale is in but after listening to his interview of NPR’s Fresh Air, I think I’ll check “Veep” out just to see him as an actor. ‘There’s A Reason Why I Play Anxious Characters,’ Says ‘Veep’ Actor Tony Hale In the second half of the interview, his… Read More
Are you a top-heavy tree?
I used to have a tree that gave me fits. It was attractive, deep green, and nicely shaped with fragrant blossoms. Unfortunately, it had a bad habit. Whenever a strong wind blew, the tree leaned way over. Its problem? It had weak roots. That top-heavy tree taught me a lesson: Strong roots stabilize growth. If that’s… Read More
Beyond the Sunday School Version
Do you remember the story of David and Goliath? Only a boy named David, Only a rippling brook, Only a boy named David, But 5 little stones he took, Only a boy named David, Only a little sling, Only a boy named David, but he could pray and sing… You’re probably thinking, “Of course, I… Read More
step into the unknown
What do you need to propel you forward? Amy Poehler’s quote caught my eye. I like what it says and agree with her premise, but somehow it doesn’t feel complete. I want to believe that Amy is describing my extrovert self. I talk to everyone, put all my cards on the table, and am not… Read More
take a closer look at Jesus
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus had s a warm and uniquely intimate relationship with Jesus. So when Lazarus became fatally ill, his sisters, knowing how much Jesus’ loved them, banked their appeal for his help on his love. Read their story in John 11:1-43. Mary and Martha knew Jesus as a healer, teacher, Messiah, and close friend—but living… Read More
put it in gear
Are you as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind? Read More
empowered or not?
Can an historical novel about women struggling through life in a patriarchal society speak into women empowerment issues? Perhaps we should start with a definition. A quick perusal of the world-wide web showed that most groups agree on a definition similar to the one below: Women’s empowerment focuses on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 