The Wilderness of Coronavirus

The weight of weariness is heavy. Four of my friends have experienced panic attacks this week. Another two reported they cannot get the medical care they need for painful, urgent issues due to medical staff furloughs and decreased appointment slots. Some people in my community are struggling to manage two or even three businesses, without … Continue reading The Wilderness of Coronavirus

There’s Enough

Lately the entire world seems to be running out of things. At first it was the toilet paper. Carts so overloaded with the stuff that entire warehouses ran out in minutes. Then it turned more serious with food shortages. Bread, eggs, frozen pizzas, and cleaning products--all the basics in low supply. Last week the headlines … Continue reading There’s Enough

Shelter in Place

I woke up today feeling as though I live in a novel. Some historical fiction piece set in the wartorn 1940's where people have to dive into a bomb shelter, not knowing if the world will be there when they emerged the next day. Or maybe its more akin to a sci-fi thriller where civilization … Continue reading Shelter in Place

Five Things that make Homeschooling Successful

When it comes to my life, I often hear the popular catchphrase "I don't know how you do it!" Usually I get this when I'm out with my kids, and most often in reference to homeschooling. People assume I have it all together or that I'm some kind of homeschool supermom. How I project this … Continue reading Five Things that make Homeschooling Successful

The Best Part of Parenting No One is Talking About

The other day I sat down with a friend and listened to her tell me about her fears of raising kids. She is knee-deep in toddlerhood, where tantrums and choking hazards are the biggest struggles of daily life. I listened as she shared her doubts and worries, the messiness of her life at home with … Continue reading The Best Part of Parenting No One is Talking About