Velvet Ashes Roll Call
Hey Friends, It’s been a while since we did a roll call post where we want to hear from all of you. Yes, you, you who rarely comment or you who often comment. You who are reading this. Hi! Hi to you :). We have so much fun about once a year doing one of […]
Daily Interruptions
I’m not sure I have a typical day. I mean, some things are pretty predictable: wake up, take the boys to school, eat breakfast, pick the boys up from school, go to sleep. Everything else generally falls into the to be determined category. Don’t get me wrong—I make plans. I have routines. But if I’ve learned […]
10 Tips for Daily Life Overseas
I look at the title of this post and think, “Hmmm… 10 tips to follow? Nice!” I love tips. I love knowing how to do things and having a recipe for success. I love when things are neat and uncomplicated. I enjoy knowing what to expect, how to accomplish the tasks ahead of me and […]
On Sacrifice and Self-Care
I collapsed into my bed and plugged my phone in. There were no blankets to snuggle into – it was too hot. So I laid there, my face against the cool pillow, and stared at the wall. Things were not going well. I had worked from the time I had gotten out of bed until […]
This Week’s Theme: Daily Life
Sometimes it would be nice if all of life was lived on the mountain tops, full of adventures and soaring emotions. Instead, the glory of our lives is found in the every day. Fresh pots of coffee morning after morning, the daily run to the local market or grocery store, a chat with the street […]