It’s cool and overcast here in Colorado today. The sort of day which beckons me to my chair and my books. We spent the morning doing some busy work…school and laundry and bills and such, so I could spend part of the afternoon here. Writing. Reading. Pondering. We’ve received news of a shift in ourContinue reading “Pondering”
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Too Salty?
Many years ago, when we were engaged, Brett cooked dinner for me for the very first time. I showed up at his apartment after a long day of work eager to eat a hot meal prepared by someone else. We sat down at the table, plated our chicken, and then I took a bite. ItContinue reading “Too Salty?”
The Afters
We all have those moments in life. Experiences that fracture time and altar the landscape of our lives. Beginnings and endings of relationships. Career changes. Sickness. Loss. New dreams. Old dreams. Moves. Seasonal changes of family. I’d venture to say more often than not, those points at which the before days crash into the afterContinue reading “The Afters”
What Are You Doing Under That Bushel?
Do you remember the song we sang in Sunday school? This little light of mine…I’m going to let it shine…Hide it under a bushel…NO!…I’m going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. I found myself thinking about that bushel this weekend. I spent too much time hiding under mine,Continue reading “What Are You Doing Under That Bushel?”
When the Wheels Fall Off
A few nights ago at dinner we were recalling favorite vacation memories. At some point, the conversation shifted to include various travel calamities we’ve experienced over the years. After one particular Thanksgiving in Michigan, we rented a small U-Haul trailer to bring some furniture and art back to Colorado. We carefully loaded the trailer, saidContinue reading “When the Wheels Fall Off”
Contentment
I started my day with a masked trip to the grocery store. In typical Colorado fashion, a spring storm is expected to blow in later and I wanted to beat the snow home. Admittedly, I also wanted to put off writing this post. Considering my own contentment leaves me feeling uncomfortable. It’s not a buttoned-upContinue reading “Contentment”
A Story
In the early days of this pandemic, when I was bemoaning the shortage of groceries at my local shop to my mom, she told me a little story. My grandparents were married during WW2. Some of my grandpa’s brothers were unable to be at the wedding because they were fighting in a war. (At thisContinue reading “A Story”
A Reminder
Good morning, Friends. We live in a culture of distraction. We have small devices in our pockets that chirp at us constantly throughout the day. We have unlimited content available for streaming at the push of a button. We can have almost anything delivered to our door within a matter of days, and in someContinue reading “A Reminder”
The Nearness of Jesus
Good morning, friends. Our family woke up feeling refreshed and hopeful after a sweet Easter at home. Our Easter Sunday was unconventional. We watched church in our pajamas while eating breakfast. We spent the day in front of the fire, because it was cold and snowy here in Colorado. There were just five of usContinue reading “The Nearness of Jesus”
Good Friday
Good Friday. What a day. The sorrow of Good Friday and desperation for Sunday are feeling so near this year. We received word yesterday that a dear family member went home to be with Jesus. The weightiness of this all is knocking at our door in a new way as we mourn from afar…wishing weContinue reading “Good Friday”
Thoughts from The Yellow House 