I have this theory about raising girls. It’s based on my own childhood and the messages I received, and the theory goes like this: As children, boys are taught the…
Friends, do I have a treat for you! Only rarely has my husband, Ike, written on my blog, but today I have asked him to weigh in. He’s here to…
Since Tuesday, Ike and I have been staying in New Bern, NC where, later today, Ike will preside over the wedding of a close college friend. The bride’s family generously…
A couple months ago Ike and I realized that we’re probably going to be in the Chicago area for awhile, so we began to pray about buying our first house….
Well it’s been one of those weeks! I am having a crazy busy few days getting my work done for school and other commitments, which has left me little time…
I will be the first to admit that I use Facebook as a way to stay connected to people. In fact, ever since moving to Chicago I’ve posted more status…
In recent weeks I have spent countless hours scouring the internet for places to live around Deerfield, IL. The cost of living up there is significantly higher, which means Ike…
Alright ladies, it’s confession time. Something I have written about in the past and continue to struggle with now is my affinity for shopping. My husband and I aren’t exactly…
So I know I’m the last person on earth who still isn’t on Twitter (except for my husband–family solidarity!). In the past I’ve written about the various temptations and pitfalls…
As some of you know, I’m now working as a free-lance writer and part-time researcher, which means I get to make my own schedule. Which I love. The only problem…
