Join me as I embark on a “Slow-Down Fast”: a season dedicated to humbly and boldly simplifying and slowing (schedule, habits, activities, thought-patterns) in order to experience a more focused and intimate relationship with God in my everyday life.
The “fast” will begin Ash Wednesday, March 9, and end on Easter Sunday. [Read more...]
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Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.
If you want, you could simply tell us if you’re going to fast from anything for Lent or share what food would be hardest to give up. Or you could take a picture of your fruit bowl. Basically we’re pretty relaxed over here. Posts that tell stories involving food are as welcome as menus and recipes. [Read more...]
I remember the back door of Grandma’s house swinging open. I can still hear the spring stretching, squeaking and pulling the door shut with a solid thunk. I can see the porcelain kitchen sink, the linoleum floor and the baker’s cabinet where she stored all that she needed to make noodles or cookies…I can still see it all.
In my mind, I can return to the times when I sat under the arbor, picking Concord grapes that hung from above. I remember chewing on the tough skins and spitting them out on the grass, and Grandma was in the yard maybe pulling weeds from among the day lilies along the side of the house or clipping some baby’s breath to add to a bouquet. [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: a weekly recap of what I’ve been reading, playing and learning; what I’m reacting to and writing.
Inspired by Monica of Paper Bridges, I’m occasionally recording a Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.
Reading: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Just about done reading Ann V’s book. The world is a richer place for having her in it, inspiring us to the practice of Eucharisteo.
Playing: Other than having coffee with a friend this afternoon, this has not been the most playful week or so, as I’m processing a few disappointments and focusing on some deadlines. [Read more...]
On a day when I’m considering how to simplify, you might wonder why I have not just one blog button but two in place.
I’m inviting you to join me as I embark on a “Slow-Down Fast”: a season dedicated to humbly and boldly simplifying and slowing (schedule, habits, activities, thought-patterns) in order to experience a more focused and intimate relationship with God in my everyday life. [Read more...]
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Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.
If you want, you could tell us the story of your first taste of beets. Or your first taste of cauliflower. And if your perspective has changed since those first tastes. Basically we’re pretty relaxed over here. Posts that tell stories involving food are as welcome as menus and recipes. [Read more...]
When Cheryl Smith, one of my friends and colleagues at TheHighCalling.org, launched her “Simplify” project, I knew it was a good fit. “Simplicity.” That’s me.
My wardrobe is simple, my meals are simple, my decor (what little there is) is simple, my schedule is—usually—simple. Hairstyle, jewelry, nails, shoes: simple, simple, simple. Even my writing style is simple. If you take a moment to glance at my blog and logo design: simple.
I figured it would be, well, simple to compose and publish a post in keeping with Cheryl’s theme. I planned to link to “Simplify” each Saturday. [Read more...]
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Here at the Food on Fridays carnival, any post remotely related to food is welcome—though we love to try new dishes, your post doesn’t have to be a recipe.
If you want, you could describe what you eat to stay fortified during these dreary February days. Basically we’re pretty relaxed over here. Posts that tell stories involving food are as welcome as menus and recipes. [Read more...]
Many years ago, I was at the Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin College where Rob Bell was one of the main speakers. When I mentioned it on my blog, Monica of Paper Bridges left this comment: “Rob Bell! I’d totally be freaked out meeting him….Details, Ann.”
Rob Bell wasn’t someone I was dying to see, so I kind of felt bad. I wished that I could bring Monica in for that session or even offer her my seat, but that wasn’t possible. Still, an idea came to me…an idea bordering on the ridiculous…an idea that only a blogger would think up. [Read more...]
On Sunday I gathered with some friends to watch the Superbowl. I took brownie bites to share. For most of the game, I perched on a stool next to J, a teacher at an inner-city school.
J said, “Tomorrow’s going to be hard. We had a long weekend, so the kids are going to be really hungry.” [Read more...]
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