Like all good southerners, I memorized the fruits of the spirit (Galations 5:22-23) via a silly song at summer camp. (And before I get too far into this: Please don’t click away if you aren’t religious. I promise these are words that define good character regardless of who or whether you worship.) “The fruit of the spirit’s not a waaaaaaaaatermelon (said while doing a squat – or a grand plie if you want to feel dancy and fancy about it –… Read more »
Psst – Today is the last day to enter to win 5 boxes of KIND bars & tickets to a special event at the Zoo! Read full details here or just upload a pic of something KIND and tag it with #okmommakind and #kindawesome. We had ourselves a lovely (albeit rainy & dreary) little weekend. Saturday, my mother-in-law came in town. Let me be clear: G is one LOVED little girl. She suffers from “first grandchild on both sides”… Read more »
I’m no Biblical scholar, but there is one verse I really love. I love the idea that two people, deeply intertwined with one another would make the other better. I love that these two people are compared to iron – they are strong. Tough as nails, even. They do not change easily. This takes work. This takes love. Sharpening iron. It’s what we do with our kitchen knives. Sharpening them, bringing back their luster and shine, removing flaws and polishing away blemishes. Making… Read more »
