As a kid, the holiday season was never long enough. I mean, it’s hard not to fall under the spell of twinkling lights, comforting foods, and slow days that make you forget the existence of time. After the excitement of the holidays, it’s easy to feel the sudden let-down of a season consumed by the… [Continue Reading]

After having lived in and renovated few houses (one built in 1890), I expect disaster when it comes to home projects. Do you know what I mean? Over the years, I’ve learned that plans and expectations are often met with a swift kick-the-ass, tears, and more money spent than budgeted. Let me tell you about… [Continue Reading]

Life is busy, as you know. For all I talk about the beauty of living a slow and intentional life, I sure feel like I’m living with my pants around my ankles, swinging haplessly by one arm around an out of control twirl-a-whirl while trying to apply liquid eye-liner. Chaos. Utter chaos, I tell you.… [Continue Reading]

I suck at growing plants, keeping green things alive. It’s always been a joke, you know? I am the laughing-stock of a family filled with master gardeners. My sister is some sort of a green witch – she has “the gift” as they say. The amount of pictures she’s sent me of my nieces and… [Continue Reading]

Billions around the world are influenced by the Bible. I’ve read it in its entirety 3.5 times — it says much about many things, but what about the Bible on compassion & influence?  Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to… [Continue Reading]