Does it ever amaze you how quickly and painlessly we take pictures these days? Not that long ago it took fragile glass plates, tons of chemicals, and patience and courage galore just to capture one single photograph. I wrote about that painstaking process in From a Distance. And sometimes, when I’m snapping away with my phone, capturing pic after pic after pic with hardly a breath much less … [Read more...]
Lightening the load
Joe and I spent this past weekend cleaning out the garage, going through boxes and boxes of precious memories and also lots of stuff collected through the years. It was both fun (especially when the kids joined us) and exhausting. Then yesterday we took an Expedition-load to Good Will and it felt sooooo good. In our commitment to "lighten up," I came across a box of items I packed shortly after … [Read more...]
Do you have a word for 2015?
Have you ever asked God to give you a "word" for the year? I hadn't until I started meeting with a group of writers several years ago (I'm waving to you, Robin!) and a few of them had done it. Ever since, we've prayed together asking the Lord to show us something specific he wants each of us to focus on for the year. I'll be the first to admit that some years February has rolled around and I … [Read more...]
What’s the last e-book you’ve downloaded?
Did you get a new e-reader for Christmas? If yes, what kind did you get? Me? I've still got my trusty Kindle PaperWhite, which I love and use nearly every day. Yes, I still love holding a "real" book. But the convenience of having so many books in the palm of your hand is just flat intoxicating and more than a little heady. : ) Just for fun, would you share… The name of the last book … [Read more...]
Surgery and Surprises
A couple of life events occurred in the Alexander home recently... Last Friday, we experienced our first time to have a pet undergo surgery. Our sweet little Jack (12-lb silky terrier) is recuperating from a completely detached ACL, bless him. He has to wear the cone (yes, "of shame") for two weeks with very limited movement/walking during that time, and after two weeks only gradual walking. He … [Read more...]
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