Monthly Archives: January 2009
Too Many To Dos
The problem with too many to dos is that there is never a time when they are all done. It’s been a busier month then expected. Good-busy, but still busy. And the near future doesn’t show any stretches of rest … Continue reading
Filed under general
Boomtown by Nowen N. Particular
Boomtown is a fun story, overall. Zany and goofy characters and plot twists abound, and in general I like that in a book. It may be a tad too colorful and crazy, but I can forgive that. Clearly, the author … Continue reading
My Antonia by Willa Cather
This novel is simple, but the descriptions are lush and realistic, the characters interesting, the setting unique for a classic. The balance between the male narrator and female subject worked well for Cather. I tend to read more Southern and … Continue reading
Couch Potato of History
I’ve spent a lot of time today watching t.v., enjoying the pomp and the fashion, reflecting on our great nation. Kate is really interested in Barack Obama, probably because she finds his name irresistibly fun to say, and has a … Continue reading
Filed under politics
Dolls
I made Kate and Lexi dolls for Christmas, like the doll I made a few months ago. They are pretty fond of them. Referring to them as “Kate-doll” and “Lexi-doll”, the girls play-act out ordinary life and how they see … Continue reading
Filed under crafting, photo love
Women Need Women I
If you are an expecting mother, or ever expect to be a mother, there is one key factor I have observed for a successful, natural childbirth: having a woman who has been there with you. You can (and should) read … Continue reading
Filed under culture, parental ponderings
It’s Up
My wedding website can be accessed through http://kstewartphotography.com/ Still tweaking a bit, but I am happy to have a presence online!
Filed under general
New Stage
With Lexi’s third birthday last month and potty training a distant memory, we are in a new stage of parenting. The girls spend more time playing on their own and are much more patient to listen to longer read alouds … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Leaving, in a car with friends
It has been a good week. Many people spent time in our home. We had a lot of time as a family. Working hard on my wedding website. So much life I didn’t get much time to blog, or to … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Willimon on Ehrman
Bishop William Willimon reviewed Dr. Bart Ehrman’s latest book for the Christian Century. Love it! A past TCL musing on Dr. Ehrman.
Filed under theology
Packing Up Christmas
I can hear the rain falling heavily on the sidewalk outside, as I take a break from packing up Christmas. Epiphany has come, and the ornaments are being tucked into their off-season homes, the big advent calendar into it’s tidy … Continue reading
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Epiphany
When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne But He Who offers heavenly birth seeks not the kingdoms of this earth. The eastern sages saw from far and followed on His guiding star; By light their … Continue reading
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