This week one of my daughters said, “I’m tired of living through history.” We’ve been telling our girls for almost a year that “This is a historic moment!” and “You’ll be able to say you remember when this...
“A neighborly life marinates in the Saturday life.” -Alexandra Kuykendall, Loving My Actual Neighbor Holy Saturday falls between two days: Good Friday and Easter Sunday. On one side is the grief of the cross, the sin of humanity that...
Denver teachers are striking. Parents are scrambling to make plans as their days are disrupted. We are all a little unsure of how this week will unfold. Emotions are high. With a high schooler, middle schooler, and two elementary students in Denver Public Schools,...
The calendar has turned and we are here…November! Our schedules will likely start to fill, our spending increase, and tensions might run a bit high. Don’t worry, this Christmas can be different. You may not be able to control everything, but you can...
There’s a ‘Christmas in July’ trend. From retail sales to themed summer parties, we may have finally arrived at the Christmas season lasting all year long. When I’ve seen or heard the expression this month, I’ve remembered a few interviews I had last Christmas....
Hey book club planners. I know you’re out there. I’m starting to get questions from you about upcoming book prices and such. Which leads me to do some summer thinking: open schedules, kids at home, hot days, and summer reading. In May my publisher is...
