Monthly Archives Apr 2007
Invisible Children
April 29, 2007
Invisible ChildrenWe went to a viewing of this documentary last night night. Watch it, weep and then act. Hug & tuck your children in at night and thank God you can. Pray, raise funds, write letters, determine to better the lives of children in your neighborhood and on the other ...
Entomologist & Artist
April 27, 2007
Entomologist and Artist In Laurent's hands are 2 millipedes, part of his living insect collection that he houses in glass jars all over the house. Except when they escape as 2 critters did today. Behind his head on the wall is a piece of artwork from his art class, exploring ...
Deep Economy
April 27, 2007
My latest read, another Bill McKibben book, Deep Economy, is a great read for anyone committed to building community.
Spring struggles
April 25, 2007
The first signs of spring are blooming in my garden. Unfortunately I am currently in a bit of a funk that even daffodils can't pull me out of. The days are beautiful, sunny and warm but I'm struggling with mothering and home schooling self-doubts and insecurities. About 2 months ago ...
Riding Bike
April 23, 2007
Laurent Riding Two Wheeler Laurent is officially riding a two-wheeler. It's a bad photo. I got some good video clips but realized after I didn't a good close up photo.
Week in review
April 22, 2007
Last weekend we were building snow forts and throwing snow balls. This weekend the kids went wading in their kiddie pool - yes in in bathing suits and water. In between these two weekends Maine was pummelled with a hurricane force rainstorm that devestated areas of the coast (we live ...
Winter storm update
April 16, 2007
Snow fort fightThis is our yard Friday morning. The kids and I (well mostly me) made a snow fort. It became a perfect spot to launch snowballs from. The trees you see are "leftover" Christmas trees - ours and our tenants. They have been great play structures throughout the winter.
April Snow
April 14, 2007
We awoke yet again to a winter wonderland. Only thing is in April it's not so wonderful. Then the beauty of bare trees, snow and sky takes your breath away. And the warmth in the morning sunrise stirs your hope. The robins are singing, spring is still coming.
Celtic Christianity
April 11, 2007
Currently reading The Celtic Way of Evangelism: How Christianity Can Reach The West Again. It's not as bland or as long winded as it sounds. It could also be titled "Living the Good News of the Kingdom in Christian Community" which of course is our heart. I got a copy ...
Camping in April
April 9, 2007
Camping in the Living Room The weather here has been fairly cold for this time of year. We got a big dump of snow last week but I have no photo to prove it as I'm not inspired to photograph snow this time of year.
Freedom of Simplicity
April 3, 2007
Freedom of SimplicityI invite you to read the book - it's excellent. If you decide to read it and find the first half tedious you can always skip to Part II on the practice of simplicity. I found Part I, the history of Christian simplicity, fascinating if taken in small ...
Parrots and the Passover Lamb
April 2, 2007
This morning the kids & I spent our bible time in Mark remembering Jesus' entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of Passover. We recalled why the Isrealites celebrated Passover, discussed what it means to sacrifice. And thought about Jesus as our Passover Lamb. Pretty heavy stuff... Then we prayed. Immediately ...
