The blessing of quiet

Jan 3, 2012 | Life

One of the joys (for me) of going to the Village of Hope in Zambia is the absence of electronic noise. TVs are not in the homes, and we only hear the radio in the car. The evenings are spent visiting with one another, not sitting engrossed in the TV or surfing the...

Last day of Christmas break

Jan 3, 2012 | Life, Uncategorized

Today was the last day of the holiday break. Tomorrow we go back to work. The visit with Dad had some unexpected aspects… it made it easier to come home this time. I really enjoyed spending some time here at home for a change. Having to travel every time I have...

A post a day

Jan 1, 2012 | Life

My goal for 2012 is to post something every day. It might not be big, it might not be important, but it’ll be something that’s on my mind.  I’ll include some pictures, and some links to articles I’ve read or videos I’ve watched. If I miss...

A belated Valentine's thought

Feb 16, 2011 | Life, Uncategorized

“Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.”~ Antoine De Saint-Exupery Borrowed from a friend’s Facebook status, 2/14/2011