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how can we live “in progress?”
When we signed the lease to rent our current home, there were several conditions that we agreed upon with the property manager. A few big changes were planned in the kitchen with the flooring as well as the counters. We loved this house immediately and figured a floor repair and counter replacement would be easy-peasy.… Continue reading
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failure to thrive
I have a plant that is stressing me out. One of my goals for this year was to grow some stuff. We are working toward a family garden all the way from seed to plate. In addition to that, I want to learn the art of keeping a few houseplants alive. I know this is… Continue reading
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big things happen one day at a time
My youngest daughter, who is seven, has a goal. For over a year now, she has had a good grasp on the technique, strength-required and fun that can be found in doing a cartwheel. Her new goal: do a one-handed cartwheel. She hasn’t just made a passing statement that she wants to learn a one-handed… Continue reading
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book report: chapter 1 (january)
I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the… Continue reading
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old table, new year
I hadn’t planned to take such a long break from writing here in this space, but after we crossed the threshold into the new year, I just didn’t have anything really to say. I mean, I had plenty to say, but I kept feeling an urging from the Holy Spirit to just be still, be… Continue reading
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year in review :: 2014
Each year, I spend considerable time reflecting on the past twelve months. I ponder and write about the highs and lows. I think about where we were able to celebrate; what our wins were and I also consider low points and where I would like to see things change in the coming year. For the… Continue reading
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books of 2014
I enjoy seeing what other people are reading. If nothing else I often draw inspiration and ideas of titles to add to my own queue of books to read. Each year for the past three, I have made a personal goal to try and read 52 books in a year; roughly one book per week.… Continue reading
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christmas bonus
Out in the traditional work force it is a common practice for employers to give out Christmas bonuses for a successful year or appreciation of hard work. During my “professional” years as a teacher, most of the bonuses I received were not of monetary value. I might get a nice thank you card, mug full… Continue reading
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on putting my shoes under the bed
A few weeks ago, I wrote about looking ahead and goal-setting for 2015. I had three over-arching goals for the year. Here they are again: forming good habits and routines (self-care, family care, spiritual care & household duties) writing (like it’s my job) simplicity (less commitments, less stuff, etc.) I can keep those things at… Continue reading
elizabeth Claire Wood 