From the monthly archives: May 2011

Food on Fridays: Wok This Way

By annkroeker On May 26, 2011 · 15 Comments

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For 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. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes.

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Validation

By annkroeker On May 26, 2011 · 8 Comments

We all need to know that we matter…that our work matters…that our contribution to this world, whether big or small, is meaningful in some way.

I’m an editor for The High Calling, an organization that understands this. We believe that you, your work, your relationship with God, your contribution to this world—it all [...]

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Curiosity Journal: May 25, 2011

By annkroeker On May 25, 2011 · 9 Comments

I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.

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Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Be sure to let me know if you do.

Reading: Now that I finally finished reading and grading [...]

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Mama! Are You Coming?

By annkroeker On May 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Today I published a short piece with TheHighCalling.org, a website that invites conversation about the intersection of work and faith in our everyday lives. Hop over to hear about the day my first published book was delivered to my doorstep.

….read it this morning at TheHighCalling.org.

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Food on Fridays: End of the School Year=End of the Bread

By annkroeker On May 19, 2011 · 15 Comments

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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. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. [...]

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Curiosity Journal: May 18, 2011

By annkroeker On May 18, 2011 · 12 Comments

I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.

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Some of you have mentioned that you may begin posting a Curiosity Journal, as well. Be sure to let me know if you do.

Reading: Sophie’s World has been set aside during this [...]

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Barbara, Baby in the Backseat, and Benefit of the Doubt

By annkroeker On May 16, 2011 · 8 Comments

In his chapter on achieving trustworthiness (from his new book Enchantment), Guy Kawasaki lists “Give people the benefit of the doubt” as one way to become the kind of person others want to follow. That advice reminded me of Barbara.

Years ago I worked with Barbara. Barbara was old enough to be my mother. I [...]

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Food on Fridays: Free Food!

By annkroeker On May 12, 2011 · 16 Comments

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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. We’re pretty relaxed over here, and stories and photos are as welcome as menus and recipes. [...]

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Curiosity Journal: May 11, 2011

By annkroeker On May 10, 2011 · 8 Comments

I’m recording an occasional Curiosity Journal. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting…and writing.

Reading: Haven’t progressed in Sophie’s World. I set it aside last week when I was so sick I couldn’t get out of bed. I did start Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment, however, so that I could participate in book club over [...]

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Enchanté

By annkroeker On May 10, 2011 · 20 Comments

One of the first things I learned in French was how to introduce and greet people.

If I were introduced to an older woman, I could respond with, “Je suis très heureuse de faire votre connaissance” (“I’m very happy to make your acquaintance”). It’s quite a mouthful. I memorized and used it once in Belgium [...]

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