Monthly Archives for May 2012
Heavy Heart
I am sorry to tell you that over the course of the past 24 hours, the Canadian agency who was able to adopt from Ksenia’s region has chosen to remove her from Reece’s Rainbow and suspend her possible adoption for now. … Continue reading
Canadian Heroes
***UPDATE*** One of the most fascinating political conversations I have ever had was in the company of a Canadian craftsman three years ago while visiting Toronto for a conference. Gord is a man who was comfortable with social medicine, but dissatisfied with the … Continue reading
Running Alone and the Holy Spirit
Remember Mel Gibson’s awesome Nike ad pitch from What Women Want? Don’t you just want to be that kind of runner? Well, let that go, and you’ll have me. I want to run so I can catch up with … Continue reading
Travel Games for Preschoolers
…and some other things I do to keep the kids from going crazy on long car drives. Well, Memorial Day weekend is upon us, as well as a season of travel. Mostly by car. With kids. A lot of them. … Continue reading
Flying Rainbow Flags
Every day I read something about gay marriage, gay adoption, or the freedom to be gay. Every day I read about the sanctity of marriage, protecting children from stigmatism over their parents’ orientation, and the need for discretion. Like many Christians, I … Continue reading
Shut Your Mouth
Why are people so obsessed with criticizing a big family? Want to know a little secret? Not every family of two is that way by choice. They might be on our side. And yes, I do mean side. There is an … Continue reading
Make Photo Watermarks Using MyMemories Scrapbooking Software
I was seventeen when I saw the groundbreaking, critically snubbed movie The Net. I was repelled by the lame story, but mesmerized by the reclusive world Sandra Bullock’s character built for herself, doing such unbelievable things as chatting on the … Continue reading
So Juvenille
There are very few things that make people giggle whether they are six or sixty. In movies, Philadelphia Story will always make me laugh until I’m sore. CK Dexter Haven! CK Dexter Haven! Oh, CK Dexter Haaaa-ven! And there’s always the brilliant razzing most … Continue reading
Biggest Sister
This is my first time writing a blog post. My mom is Jaime, Mrs. BLD. I am six and a half years old. I am going to tell you how it is like to be a big sister. I am … Continue reading
Messy Woman’s Guide to a Clean House
Enjoying my new header? Finding parts hard to read? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below, as it’s a work in progress. It’s no secret that I hate cleaning. Every part, from the tidying to the scrubbing, … Continue reading
