By For so many churches, Christmas is a time of joy, hope and …concerts! Easter and Christmas pack the pews in – and are a great opportunity to inspire people to come back for more. I’m a singer and ringer at my church and we are gearing up for performances on Friday and Sunday. It’s funny …
Pumpkin Pie for breakfast
One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions, aside from the After Thanksgiving day sales, is…wait for it… pumpkin pie for breakfast. What?! You’ve never enjoyed this treat? It’s better than cold pizza for breakfast (a college activity that turns my stomach now). My mom started this amazing pie-eating rule. I suspect it was to help clear …
The Other Einstein
My friend Amanda invited me to her book club a few months ago. The book for October was The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. I didn’t go because I didn’t read the book. Now (literally a month after the meeting), I’ve finished it and will do a small book review here. Side note – apparently …
Being grateful for cold weather
I am a Southern girl, so this is going to be a STRETCH for me. I’m really not a fan of cold weather. My mother told the story of her drive from Michigan to Texas. She left snow on the ground in Michigan and roses were blooming when she arrived in San Antonio. She never …