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7 Quick Takes: A Spiritual Board of Directors
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Lisa, I pray you are immensely flattered. About a year ago I read Lisa’s post on how, and why, she created a spiritual board of directors for the new year. It is brilliant. But it can also really freak people out. Here’s one important myth that I…
Read More{Advent} Christmas Lights!
I am a sucker for well-done Christmas lights. Admittedly, if you drive by our house, our inner-perfectionist wins out. All our white lights are perfectly straight. Really, is there any other way to put up lights? I think not. Scott and I are believers in a “theme.” Can’t say that I love a mish-mash of…
Read MoreWas today really Monday?
I promise, not too many more days. Voting officially ends on Wednesday. I am OVERWHELMED at the number of votes that have been cast (nearly 10,000) for all those cute babies. Go vote today! If you know of someone in the NICU or has been in the NICU, has experienced infant loss or has had…
Read MoreQOTW: November 5, 2010
Did you know that eight babies will be born today in Austin prematurely? Eight x 365 days x a lot of places in the United States…that’s a lot of babies. And, equally important, that’s a lot of mommas crying in a rocking chair this morning. Go spread the word about prematurity. It can happen to…
Read MoreQOTW Interrupted!
If you’re wondering why our usual, incredibly witty and funny quotes are not here this week, it’s because we’re in Dallas (hooray!) doing this. Some college friends of ours (hat tip to Dawn and Tommy) had their son’s doc band wrapped here. After some internet googling and searching, we found that they’re the only place in…
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