Every once in a while, I find myself or someone else engaged in a task that will provoke an acquaintance to say, "Oh, I would never be able to do that!" And for the purposes of this discussion, it really doesn't matter what that task is. The words are said in an admiring, positive way, and let's be honest: there are times when they feel encouraging ( Read more... )

• 1-2 hour meetings are like 3-hour tours: you never know how long they're going to be.
• My purse is big enough: I need to pack snacks.
• One should never shop, cook, or discuss scheduling with one's husband when one is hungry (sorry, dear).
• Sometimes, cookies are the solution
• It's really cool to watch someone discuss a topic they know well and about which ( Read more... )

What with being a mom and having had the glorious opportunity to work at an elementary school for the past two years, I have some experience with kids. And since this weekend is Mother's Day, I was thinking about all the treasures of knowledge I have because of this experience. Some things kids have taught me:

Never treat an offering with ( Read more... )