Although I will never bemoan the blessing of getting older, I have to admit there are certain aspects of it I would rather do without. My eyes that tire when reading way faster than they used to. The soundtrack of pops and creaks my joints make every time I walk up the stairs now. The … Continue reading Ice Cream and Sin
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The Most Loving “No”
My son hates math. And I totally get it. I do too. But the weird thing is, as much he hates it, he's actually fairly good at it. When he tries. And therein lies the problem--most of the time, he simply doesn't want to try. Let me give an example of a typical afternoon in … Continue reading The Most Loving “No”
Revolutionary Love
My ten year-old son is not a singer. Don't get me wrong. He likes music. He'll often ask to listen to specific songs, but he usually sits in quiet reflection while they play rather than in animated karaoke (which is much more my daughter's speed). So when my reserved, pensive child starts singing (even if … Continue reading Revolutionary Love