Would you ride this? What’s the scariest ride you’ve ever done? Have you ever done a ride that you were praying “If you’ll just let me off this one, God, I promise I won’t get back on ever again?” Read more

I just saw these videos today and they reinforce the whole thought I had last night about redeeming the time with our kids. They grow up so quickly! Wired magazine spotlighted these videos from Dutch filmmaker and photographer Frans Hofmeester. They are amazing time-lapse videos of his children growing up. Parents, try not to cry. Read more

I’ll be honest. When I got home, I was a little mentally exhausted. I’d been behind on some things so I tried to work in warp speed to make sure deadlines are met. I had dinner and then we said goodbye to Mommy, who had book club. Then it was me and Natalie. We were downstairs. She was playing and I was finishing up some laundry. When I got caught up, I sat on the couch and watched her play... Read more

“On Monday night this week, about midnight, I wrote a letter to the Lord. I didn’t know where to mail it, so I put it in my bible. And I asked Him, ‘Lord, you got to do something about my heart. “You know a lot of time has gone by since I met you and it’s starting to harden up, you know, it’s just kind of natural. I want to have baby skin, Lord—I want to have skin like a baby on... Read more

http://www.americanidol.com/swf/videoPlayer/widget/v2r1/Widget.swfI was impressed with Colton Dixon throughout this season on American Idol. I admit it was a little self-serving at the beginning, because I remembered he had re-tweeted a joke I sent out around Christmas. But I paid closer attention through the rounds and realized he was talented but also took his faith seriously. Then I rooted for him more heavily when news came out that producers warned him to not be so expressive about his faith.  “When we first... Read more

Greetings,  I received your Facebook friend request recently. First of all, I want you to know that it’s been under serious evaluation. I’ve taken some time but I regret to inform you that you’re not the right person for my friends list. I know this may come as a surprise, but I wish you well on your future endeavors.  After carefully examining your references, there were just some potential reasons why we would not be virtually compatible as friends:  Mystery—When... Read more

Jim Gaffigan is hilarious. This is a snippet of his new comedy special available for $5 through his website. Read more

Through the years, as a reporter and writer, I have probably conducted a thousand or more interviews. It’s one of the key elements of being a writer, whether for a local paper, a magazine or research. I’m by no means an expert, but I’ve been asked by those who are just getting started for some tips on what to do. My style has evolved somewhat and I’ve already revealed some of my most awkward interviews.  But if you are interested, here are... Read more

And we just love this sound . . . Read more

I captured this image this morning and then promptly went to Shutterfly to order our 2011 Christmas cards. We are so blessed with this precious little girl. Photo Card View the entire collection of cards. Read more