Less Why: Thoughts on Faith | Life with Roozle "If I think about it too much, I get stuck. If I let myself wonder how anything could be true and what is true anyway and what’s the point and why does that even matter, I get so stuck. I’ve stopped letting myself think about the hard questions. Maybe just for now. Maybe for always. The last time I did this, it didn’t go so well, so I’m trying a new way. A lot less why. A lot more just go." Sarah Millican on how her night at the Baftas ended in . . .
Friday Finds
1. Turkey Burgers With Creamy Gorgonzola & Chili Garlic Slaw | HowSweetEats.com 2. Lupine Hanging Planter | Anthropologie 3. Fair Trade Organic Chai | Equal Exchange 4. Britta Gray Pillow Cover on Etsy 5. Swim Trunks by Trunks | Gilt 6. Crosley Briefcase Printed Portable Record Player | Urban Outfitters 7. BDG Chambray Front-Pocket Shift Dress | Urban Outfitters 8. Windward Tort Sunglasses | Anthropologie 9. Ivory Zigzag Shift Dress | . . .
Some mid-week joy: the Park Boulevard Bump
Thursday, amirite? Here’s a little something to infuse your almost-to-the-weekend day with some happiness. I am a sucker for corporate dancing in general and love this group, but the white guy in the middle? I just love his unexpected commitment. I truly think the key to happiness in life is finding your “thing” and doing it with gusto, and this guy is winning on both counts. . . .
Why I’m an Atheist who believes in God: A book excerpt from Frank Schaeffer
I got to meet Frank Schaeffer this past year at a writer’s retreat for Red Letter Christians. He immediately felt like a kindred spirit. We had both been raised in very conservative families, with fathers who were pillars in our respective faith communities. (Frank’s father is renowned theologian Francis Schaeffer.) We are both passionate about politics, and had a similar journey of growing disillusioned about the marriage between the Republican party and the church. Frank is a deep thinker with . . .
What a Muslim wants you to know about extremist groups
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s post is by Huma T. Yasin Matthew lives in a small town in Mississippi. About eight months ago, the manufacturing plant that supported eighty percent of the town’s jobs shut down. Matt and the rest of his friends . . .
Wednesday’s Child: A’Shalique
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
Let’s meet the boys of The Bachelorette
Tonight a new episode of The Bachelorette aired, and Andi from last season is looking for fairy-tale love with a bunch of guys. By all appearances, Andi seems to be a smart girl. She’s a District Attorney, she saw through Juan Pablo’s ridiculousness, and she comes off as smart and poised. But man . . . I’m really going to have to question her judgment after seeing last night’s episode, when she sent home an adorable surfer from California and kept the gym-rat Macklemore wanna-be with the . . .
On motherhood and taking care of ourselves
This post was sponsored by Invisalign® clear aligners. My nephew and mom are receiving complimentary Invisalign treatment as they share their Invisalign treatment journey. As a mom, it’s really easy to get so wrapped up in caring for others that we forget to take care of ourselves. When the kids our small, it’s “all hands on deck” and personal goals can tend to take a backseat. I know it did for me. As we’ve emerged from the toddler years, thought, and my kids have become more independent, I’ve . . .
Drama about drama
I've mentioned this before, but one of the most confounding things for me, as a parent, has been dealing with the irrationality of small children. My children are generally fun, kind, and likeable children who give me great joy. But every once and a while, they go Solange on me (too soon?) and become irate, illogical, and incapable of rational thought. And often, this happens as a result of me actually attempting to do something nice for them. (For examples of this, see my instagram . . .
That’s what she said: Childless friends, unbearable whiteness, obeying sadness, end-of-year parenting, and more . . .
On Traveling With A Blunt Object (Thank You) | Girls Gone Child "The only way to attract an audience is to take the stage and start singing. Trying to pull people in from the streets is a waste of time. Let them come. And if they don’t come, sing louder. Sing a different song. Find a different stage. Wear a different costume. Sing upside down. Tap the tree that hasn’t been tapped. That’s the syrup folks are gonna wanna slather on their waffles. Or not. But at least it’s yours. At least . . .
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