I like to do. I love doing, creating, ideating, deal making, working, talking about work, and helping people do stuff. Sometimes when I’m not working I kind of daydream about working. I suck at not doing. It’s a rare thing that I’ll turn off my brain or body and not do. I’m not good at…… Continue reading God loves me when I be
Tag: summer
Adding shade in the garden
The front door of our house faces east towards the Pacific Ocean. (A mere 10 miles west!) Our backyard garden sit on the top of an exposed his with full eastern sun. For three seasons that really isn’t a big deal. In fact, because we can get full sun for about 75% of the garden…… Continue reading Adding shade in the garden
Facilitating Independence
Strong opinion warning. I’m not a fan of adult children living at home. It’s one thing if you’re on break from school and you’re a temporary visitor. It’s another thing when you’re able bodied. I’d even argue that the best thing for 18 year olds staying local for community college would be to kick them…… Continue reading Facilitating Independence
Megan’s New Skills
It’s been a big summer for Megan. At eight years old she has visited 19 of the 50 states. (By her age I think I had been to 3 states.) She got to go to Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia this summer. Since she is my road trip girl she took…… Continue reading Megan’s New Skills
Ah, ministry to students…
Before Thursday night, I had spoken to exactly zero groups of high school or middle school students in the past school year. None. Zip. Zilch. For the most past that was intentional. I needed a break.That part of my life felt tired when I left Romeo. The grind of preparing 1-2 talks per week, year…… Continue reading Ah, ministry to students…