Sorting out my head one blog post at a time.
We made it home from our road trip! Robert and Wendy are married and off honeymooning in Mexico.We had many adventures along the way. We picked up a new friend named Hugh. He was 100 ounces and could be refilled for just $2. Which we did ... many times.The most outrageous event of our trip,... Continue Reading →
Minutes stuck behind 18-wheelers: 40Roadkill: 16Number of electronic gadgets being used: 14Missed exits: 2Tub of caramel corn consumed: 1Road trip with friends: PRICELESS
So here we are on our way to Minnesota. We're in the car in the middle of Nebraska somewhere. Other than a bunch of hay bales and a few rainstorms, there's not much around.I haven't been on a real road trip in a long time. Never have I been on a trip like this. We're... Continue Reading →
I think I have a pretty eclectic taste in music. I pretty much like a little of everything. The music I listen to depends entirely on my mood. Even the stuff people normally hate (country, rap, pop) I occasionally get a craving for. But this morning my pop music tolerance was pushed over the edge.... Continue Reading →
Today was my parents' retirement party. They actually retired back in May (both were public school teachers) but have been traveling pretty much non-stop since then, so this was the first opportunity to celebrate with them.The party was fun - tons of good food. Plus, my dad made seven (count 'em ... seven) kinds of... Continue Reading →
Today is my 8th anniversary at Compassion.Eight years. It's hard to believe I've worked here for almost a third of my life. It's getting the point where it's hard to remember life before Compassion, actually.A little background for you ...I spent the last semester of college living in downtown Chicago. I was an intern in... Continue Reading →
Whom have I in heaven but you?I desire you more than anything on earth.My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,but God remains the strength of my heart;He is mine forever.
I've heard the words "hope" and "change" used more times in the last few months than any other time in my life. There are a lot of people in this country counting on our new president to follow through on his promises for a better future. I will certainly be praying that he leads us... Continue Reading →
This election is the most divisive thing I've ever experienced in life. I cannot WAIT until it's over.Eight hours and counting...
I've started going back to the gym on a regular basis. In the mornings. For some reason it's always easier for me to go to the gym when it's dark out. Anyway. A couple mornings a week I go to a spinning class at 5:30 am. That means getting up at 5, which isn't too... Continue Reading →
These Words of Mine 