How the Pandemic Changed Me—And Probably You, Too
When rumblings of impending lockdowns began happening in the United States, I remember frantically calling my mom on the phone in a random parking lot for reassurance and asking, “Surely […]
Hold on Tight: Balloon Safety and Environmental Impacts
June is “National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month,” which was founded by Wanda Carter Roush in an effort to dedicate the month to celebrating children suffering from incurable diseases […]
Saying ‘Yes”
“Saying ‘yes’ to life, even in its strangest and hardest problems.” ~ Frederick Nietzsche “One of the most effective means for transcending the ordinary and moving into the realm of […]
Is It a Bird? A Plane? No, a Pest!
It may not be this minute or tomorrow, but something wicked will soon arrive at our doorstep as an infestation—the Spotted Lanternfly, the Asian Longhorned Beetle, or the devilish Fire […]
The View from My Section Sibling Influence is often Underrated
Time and again when I went through job interviews in the past, I was hit with the classic question, “What’s your biggest weakness?” My answer most frequently was “I’m a […]
The Joy of the Year-Round “Christmas” Tree Make It a Tree for Every Celebration
For many people, decorating the tree is one of the best parts of Christmas. We anticipate picking out a live tree or pulling a familiar one out of storage, and […]
Father’s Day DIY: Kid Approved Projects to Celebrate Dad
This Father’s Day, create long lasting memories by gifting something your kiddo had their hands in—quite literally! This month I’ve rounded up a few great kid friendly DIY projects from […]
Fantastic Figs
When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the desert; when I saw your ancestors, it was like seeing the early fruit on the fig tree.” ~ Hosea […]
I Can Live Without You, Yes, I Can
Allow me to clarify: the title that drew you in does not refer to people or relationships. That would be a totally different article! Instead, this is about the THINGS […]
Magic Feet: A Superhero in the Making
My son was born with a birth defect. I remember the day we went for our anatomy scan, anxious to see our little guy more in-depth. His face. Fingers and […]