I seem to gather my thoughts best these days when I am on a plane. Today is no exception, however, one thing is different. I have one of my kids to my left and one to my right. We are headed back home after our vacation. For the first time in a week, they are… Read More
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What Makes Any House a Home?
What makes a house—or an apartment, a condo, or a cabin—a home? Everywhere we look, there’s another expert telling us the answer lies in something we don’t have, from fancy bed linens to an interior decorator. The feeling of being “at home” can’t be bought, however, because it comes from an intimate relationship between us… Read More
Are You Leaving a Legacy of Service?
Today, I felt like parent of the year! My son and I spent our morning serving together at Minnie’s Food Pantry, a local non-profit that serves up a box of food with a bushel of love. It was such a joyous celebration of Christmas to give of ourselves to those who need us most. As parents,… Read More