Promotion

Notes From Last Summer The big boys finished 8th grade a few weeks ago. There was an evening ceremony packed … More

The Kind of Friends Who

The first church I remember attending was the church across the street from my house. I assumed that everyone attended … More

“It’s a picture of someone in the water and he’s drowning.” She is giggling so hard she is having a … More

Four days after Christmas one of my teeth sheared off at the gum line. I was eating a cinnamon roll … More

"I hate you. And I'm embarrassed you're my mom." "I feel you, bud." "We still have to wash your hair." … More

In 2007 the adoption section at Powell's was divided into distinct camps: How-To, Parenting the Unattached Child, and Memoirs of … More

"Let's start by talking about his strengths", she said. "He's quiet. Kind. On task." "Quiet, yes." **** After a very … More

I didn't watch the Oscars the other night. We haven't been to a movie in ages and for once I'm … More

Every day conversations. “I’m hungry. What can I have?” “______” “Never mind, I’m not that hungry.” Or. “If they try … More

I am the child and grandchild of former missionaries. My maternal grandparents spent a lifetime in Nigeria working to improve agricultural … More