In a Nutshell

Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength and my song. And he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, this is my Father’s God, and I will exalt him. I have actually been working on a much longer version of my story. To obey Psalms 78: 6-7 in a literal [...]

Taking it Seriously

Taking it Seriously

I had a friend recently encouraged me. Well I understood that she was trying to encourage me... The person made a comment to try to encourage me in my role as a mother. I was feeling down and very much unqualified for the large task of creating a life quipped and taught the beautiful nature [...]

Small Shifts

Small Shifts

I've been reading a book on organic and heirloom farming that has both fascinated and challenged me. Of course I have dashed out to order seed catalogs, harvest books and swore that I will only touch grass-fed beef from now on. This is so my thing. I love this stuff. I watch every documentary on [...]

Loving Your Life

I have always been someone who really treasured kids. As the oldest of a large family and my life work as a dance instructor, kids were always in the picture. I loved every minute of it but I also always made sure people got that comment “I was glad I could give them back”.   [...]

Epic Failing

Epic Failing

This summer I have failed miserably. My focus on my kids has been too much. Can you actually do this? My answer: Yes. What I mean is that I have almost smothered them with focused time. Its back fired in the way that you just need a break (all the time) from the people you [...]

Unplugged

Unplugged

My husband and I read together. Out loud. There is a whole train of thought that reading aloud is one of the best things you can do for your brain but, for us its more about being together, doing something "old-fashioned" and simple. Going back to the basics and to things that make us joyful. [...]