Here I am. Sick again.
It seems only a few weeks ago that I was sick. Oh, yes. It was only a few weeks ago. Alas, yesterday I came down quite suddenly with something nasty. I felt fine all day at work, and then as soon as I arrived home and found a traffic ticket awaiting [...]
Archive for October, 2009
sick again
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged flu on October 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
on weddings
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged philosophical, weddings on October 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’ve returned from a short weekend trip to Indiana, where I watched another friend tie the knot. Weddings are almost surreal events, I’ve noticed, even when I am present for all the lead-up to them. I watch the bridesmaids do hair and make-up, don their dresses, and help the bride adjust her veil. Food is [...]
blogging elsewhere
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been writing articles for Ungrind Webzine for a while, and was recently asked to begin contributing to their blog, Fresh Brew. Check out the site to read my first post there. Hope you like.
(Oh, and no worries. I’m not abandoning this blog by any means. The web cannot get rid of me that easily!)
changes
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged seasons, transition on October 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Like the seasons, our lives change. Sometimes a storm blows in, changing our circumstances in an instant. Most of the time, the changes are more gradual. One season slowly melts into the next. In the past few weeks, I’ve felt the last vestiges of summer fade into the distance while the coolness of autumn crept [...]
solitude and community
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged faith, philosophical on October 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a 20th century theologian and Christian writer, was a huge fan of community. He wrote a book about it called Life Together in which he exposes its challenges and rewards. Bonhoeffer would be the first to insist that consistent interaction with others is essential to the life of the believer, yet he writes:
Whoever [...]
homeschooled vs. homeschooler
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged humor on October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I dislike continuing the trend of video posting instead of actually writing something, but it’s the middle of a busy week and this just gave me a delightful laugh. I love this girl. Ha!
deciphering me
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged BFA, links, music on October 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m a fan of Brooke Fraser. She is originally from New Zealand, and not only does she have a beautiful accent, she writes lyrics that are like poetry. Here’s one of my favorites, “Deciphering Me.” I love it…and not only because it gives me flashbacks of Wittlingen.
Friend, it’s getting late
We should [...]
cold snap
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged philosophical, seasons on October 1, 2009 | 4 Comments »
The weather is turning colder. I can feel the nip in the air, even at mid-day when the sun is shining brightly. More, I can feel the chill wind in the morning when I leave for work. Today I pulled out beloved SmartWool socks and wore covered-toe shoes for the first time since the spring. [...]
