Last week, the drummer in the band I sing with at church died unexpectedly– Obviously, he’s been on my mind quite a bit over the last few days. Primarily, I’m heartbroken for his family and close friends…. but I’m also really bothered by the fact that I never thanked him for what was, in retrospect, […]
February 28, 2014
As Americans, we all know that bigger is better- and in the South, at least, nowhere is this more evident than at church. Megachurches are where it’s at here in Nashville, with their supersized sanctuaries and celebrity pastors and virtual Internet services, and for many years my family went to one of the biggest, fastest-growing […]
February 25, 2014
On the day that your last child is born, you’ll find yourself filled with a jumble of emotions. You’ll feel relief to have finally given birth, pride and joy in the healthy baby in your arms– and sorrow at the realization that you’ll never again experience the primeval miracle of growing a baby inside your […]
February 20, 2014
EDIT: This list contains some great Netflix shows- BUT I have an updated (2016 edition) list with 70 amazing Netflix TV series, movies, and documentaries as well! Be sure and check out this post, too. You’ll be glad you did! I have a love/hate relationship with Netflix. I love it because I can now watch […]
February 18, 2014
I’ve already established that my children (bless their hearts) will never find a mommy-made squirrel sandwich inside their lunchboxes… But the attention that my recent post on that subject received (not to mention the wonderfully colorful insults e-mailed to me by a handful of highly agitated people I’ve come to think of as Brown Bag […]
February 13, 2014
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you’re probably scrambling right now, trying to come up with a gift that your sweetie will always remember. Well, if you’re looking for something that’s “unforgettable,” I’ve got some great options for you! These are actual Valentine’s Day gift recommendations from Internet retailers. Choose one and I […]
February 10, 2014
Dear Winter, When we hooked up back in December, I thought we’d be good for each other. I’d had a pretty dry autumn, and I figured you were just what I needed. And at first, I have to admit, things between us were great. Your mere presence gave me goosebumps, you made my fingers and […]
February 7, 2014
I have been overwhelmed the last few days by the response to the open letter I wrote to Glenn Mull’s family and friends. I really wanted his family in particular to know that thousands of people who live here in Nashville are praying for them right now, and that those of us who live near […]
February 6, 2014
Dear Kansas friends and family of Glenn Mull, I know you are shocked and grieved by the news that Glenn, his wife, daughter, and granddaughter all lost their lives in a plane crash yesterday evening in Nashville. I can imagine that it’s difficult to bear the fact that they died so far from home, among […]
February 4, 2014
Dear Hipsters, Recently, we took our six year old to a trendy new burger joint in my not-so-trendy suburban neighborhood. The hostess seated us right in the middle of a communal table– and as we settled in, my kid IMMEDIATELY got the stink eye from some vintage-clad members of your subset who were sitting on […]
January 30, 2014
