Last December, we popped down to Las Vegas for a quick winter weekend away. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but turns out, you can have a great time in Vegas even when it is a little chilly. I would first like to suggest that you check the weather at your destination so you…
Month: January 2022
Coping with Grief: Getting Through Tough Times
Yesterday I listened to this podcast about grief from Jen Hatmaker, which led me to spend some time reflecting on my own experience with grief. If you are alive today, chances are you have grieved something, whether it was the loss of normalcy from this pandemic, the loss of expectations for how things would be,…
Growth Rings
A silly poem about holiday weight Do you think that trees stand sideways Look into mirrors Lift up Their shirts and ask themselves Well, where did all this come from? Do they contemplate their growth rings? Wish there were less? Count a burn scar as a blemish? Or do they already know, in their quiet…
What to do for 5 Days in San Diego
If you need some ideas for what to do when in San Diego for 5 days, here is how we spent our time! We recently returned from my birthday trip there and had a fantastic time. Day 1: Enjoy the coast Walk the Pacific boardwalk. Just don’t get hit by a roller skater, longboarder, or…