Sometimes, you just need to get away – you know what I’m saying? After being horsewhipped by the pressures of daily life, driving a half hour to shop can seem like a vacation. If you have small kids at home, going to the grocery store by yourself can seem like a getaway. One fantastic way to keep life from getting too mundane is by planning one-day road trips. We don’t recommend overnight trips together unless you are visiting family or traveling with a large group of people where temptation can be avoided. Being alone overnight, plus the excitement of vacation, can lead to regret. You’ll … [Read more...]
Fixer-Upper (Ode to Frozen, Part 3)
Did anyone else think that Kristoff turned our remarkably well considering he was raised by trolls? Who wouldn’t want to be raised by trolls? Well, I guess most of us wouldn’t, but these trolls were exceptional... I suppose. ~smile~ I must admit, the song Fixer-Upper does not hold a candle to Let it Go, but I definitely appreciated the message of the song. Did you? So He’s a Bit of a Fixer Upper. So He’s Got a Few Flaws... When I was a teenager, I spent a lot of time dreaming of the perfect man. He was going to be so handsome; sing like an angel; and, of course, treat me with respect at … [Read more...]
A Response to Russell Moore’s “What I’ve Learned in Twenty Years of Marriage”
Last week, a number of my Facebook friends shared a post by Russell Moore titled What I’ve Learned in Twenty Years of Marriage. Since this article was getting so many great reviews, I had to read it for myself! Though he has some good points, I found myself becoming more and more concerned as I read. Though I cannot be sure how he intended this article to come across to others, many people seem to be receiving it as though couples should marry as soon as they know (or think they know) who they want to marry – and also as though marrying young is preferable to marrying older (i.e., after … [Read more...]
Let It Go (Ode to Frozen, Part 2)
If there has ever been a song that makes me feel like a big kid, it is Let It Go! I will admit to everyone reading this that I sing this song at the top of my lungs at home, in the car, and slightly less forcefully in parking lots, drive thrus, and department stores. ~smile~ Like millions of parents in America, I’m sure I will get sick of it eventually – but it has not happened yet! Something about Let it Go makes me feel like I can conquer the world! I just adore inspirational songs. ~smile~ Many of us can relate to Elsa, which might be why her freedom cry is so popular with kids and … [Read more...]
Love is An Open Door (Ode to Frozen, Part 1)
Frozen! What an amazing movie. The first time I watched it, I thought it was pretty wonderful; but the more I watch it, the more I like it! You know a movie is good when you are willing to pay to see it on the big screen after you already own it. ~smile~ (My sweet sister-in-law bought it for me when it came out and we also saw it in our dollar theater.) If you have not seen it, I would encourage you to watch it at least once. Some people did not love it as much as I did, but that’s okay. Everyone can’t have great taste in movies. ~wink~ Perhaps what makes this movie so incredible is the … [Read more...]
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