On Labor Day, my mom took a spill and was hospitalized as a result. When we heard that nothing was broken we were all relieved and figured she’d be back at her assisted living apartment in no time. But, as the days progressed, it was clear this was not to be. When I realized it…
Crisp Days and Cool Nights Call for a Good Book
Labor Day seems to be the turning point. While summer isn’t officially over until September 22, and there are still plenty of hot days ahead, our minds just seem to turn to fall once the kids have all gone back into their classrooms, and the apples start to ripen. (And yes, I realize some of…
Your Story Matters
I had the opportunity this past week to interview a 94-year-old man who was born in Austria, primarily raised in Hungary, and later immigrated to the United States. His story was fascinating and it was my job to take his life story and condense it to 1500 words for an article that will go in…
Memorizing Scripture has Multiple Benefits
Did you know that memorizing scripture helps you make better decisions, improves your thought life, gives you courage, and helps you sleep? This is just one of the things I’ve learned since I decided to be more deliberate about scripture memorization. If you recall, I wrote a blog post in the end of June stating…
A Blast from the Past
An invitation to a wedding reception for a dear friend provided the impetus it took to get me to return to my Southern California roots for a visit. I’ve been having so much fun seeing old friends and some of the stomping grounds from my childhood. After the reception on Saturday I had some time…