So there’s the student version of senioritis, that condition known as getting completely burned out on school with the graduation finish line in sight. And then there’s the mama version. The mama version goes a little something like this….”I cannot, CANNOT, believe that my baby is wrapping up the whole high school thing.” With this possible adjunct as well: “How…
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I was absolutely delighted to be invited into a conversation about identity, writing and womanhood by Rachelle Dekker. Rachelle is sparkling, funny, intensely creative soul whose first book, The Choosing, will be released in just a few short weeks. Rachelle is also the daughter of Ted Dekker, the NYT best-selling author whose spiritual and psychological novels have defined a genre….
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This one turns 21. Our McKenna-Jane. Mickie-Jane when she was little. MamaChenna to her siblings and friends, for whom she is the nurturer and listener. Mick, your grandmother gave me specific instructions that you were not to be born on Tax Day. She was working for a tax prep firm and it was the weekend of your Uncle Dave’s big…
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What a night. It’s hard to know even where to begin. This was our third 2dance2dream recital. Our biggest. With the largest number of dance schools and dance companies participating, all helping raise funds, awareness and celebration for our 2dance2dream dancers. Warning: tons of pictures ahead. The amazing Shannon Lafayette donated her time and talent to the evening. From Austin-area…
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Nothing exposes the content of our hearts like conflict. It’s like a spiritual EKG. We can think our hearts are full of love…but let a conflict brew and it can be stunning to see what pours out. Competitiveness. Side-taking. Sarcasm. Cruelty. Going for the burn. Pride. Smugness. It’s a season of conflict that can show us if we have a…
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