This past weekend, we were in Charlotte for an Army Strong Bonds retreat. As a Chaplain, hosting these events is part of Ryan's job. They are wonderful events, and a great time for couples to reconnect to one another. One component of these weekends is a scheduled date night for the couples with childcare provided. … Continue reading like watching a dog walk on its hind legs
Tag: holidays
for when you don’t feel like dancing…
Back when I was in college in the late 1990s (ahem, has it been that long?!?) my roommates and I choreographed and put on a wonderful Christmas dance to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You..." It was a dance in four parts and my friends Jamie, Jennifer and I were the steady … Continue reading for when you don’t feel like dancing…
martha wouldn’t cut the pie
I can be one of those people that wants things to be just so. I tend to get into Martha-mode faster than you can say, "A Good Thing." Of course I'm talking about the perfection of entertaining and celebrating the holidays that is synonymous with Martha Stewart. But like much of the world has done, … Continue reading martha wouldn’t cut the pie
thanksgiving week
It is difficult for me to fully wrap my head around the idea that this week we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving. Because so often the Thanksgiving holiday signals the beginning of the end of the year. And it's too overwhelming to think about this year being practically over. For my whole life, Thanksgiving meant gathering together … Continue reading thanksgiving week
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