This past week I’ve taught my first piano lesson in my new town, receiving quite an exciting review. And I quote, If the giggling after the lesson and practicing at 8pm without being asked are any indication of teaching style….. I recommend Melanie and Eccles Piano Studio. Besides working on to improve upon my studio policies […]
The One with the Decisions
Decision-making is not my forte. Sure, when it comes to group leading I can be the bossy one and just make a decision (!) because no one else will. But in personal matters, I need decisive decision improvements. I have McDonald’s menu memorized yet it still takes me an abnormally long time to order. If we’re […]
The One with Today’s Thanks
Top Ten {Tuesday} Things I am Thankful For– 1} the cool weather than blew in this afternoon. 2} a new-found love for rhubarb. (two new recipes will be coming your way soon!) 3} a 6am walk along the canal with my husband. 4} the full moon we saw on our way out on a walk and the […]
The One with the “Normal” Sunday
Yesterday was a “normal” Sunday–the first in many weeks. It felt good, it felt right, it felt…well…normal. At the church at 7:45am for worship team rehearsal, making last minute changes to the set. It was the earliest I think I’ve ever been at church, but it worked. Right after practice, it was scurrying here and […]
The One with Remembering 9/11
I couldn’t believe how quickly it all came back. With the news broadcasting images and recordings, interviewing President Bush and the children of the tragedy–it is like it was just yesterday. Or last year, maybe. But not an entire decade. The emotions are still raw. Tears welled up as I was transported back in time […]
The One with My Hand Stamped Necklace
Today’s mailbox contents was absolutely thrilling! My hand stamped necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs arrived! I won a gift card months ago from Lynette Kraft via Lisa, and it was the best thing I ever could have hoped to win.(That might be a slight exaggeration. I’m sure there’s something I would hope to win even more, but […]
The One with All the Apples
Since it’s fall and all, I have a confession. I’m obsessed with apples. I know–the two concepts don’t necessarily have anything to do with one another, but I’ve got apple-picking on the brain. Aside from goodness of fall apple cider, I really do have a bit of an apple addiction. Ask any who’s spent any […]
The One with Insta-Autumn
Right now, I’m in love with the sudden fall season that seems to be upon us. I love how it was 90 on Saturday and it’s been in the 60s since then. Sure, I would appreciate a view of the sun now and then, but these blustery days have been so refreshing. I LOVE Fall. […]
The One with the Rainy Labor Day
Spending time with my mom and dad Labor Day weekend was lovely. They were able to come with us to our church picnic in which we experienced Chicken Barbecue. This was a local delicacy that we hadn’t yet experienced. I said, “I’ve had barbecue chicken but not ‘Chicken Barbecue’.” We were in for a treat. […]
The One with the REAL Youth Min
a snap shot of the the life of a youth pastor. as read in Group Magazine, Sept/Oct 2011 “So your job is to play with teenagers one day a week?” prep lesson. write message. fix church van. lead kid to Christ. “Are you ever going to be a real pastor someday?” scrape Jell-O off ceiling. lead […]