Well it’s the day after Groundhog and it’s a whole new day. I didn’t hear any: “Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today.” —Groundhog Day (1993) But I did wake up to the same room, same people and same dog whining to go out. I can relate to Phil … Continue reading
What I learned in 2016 and what’s ahead in 2017
It’s hard for me to believe that this time last week was Christmas Eve. It feels at least 3 weeks ago. For the last 7 days I have done what I normally do during the week between Christmas and New Years — I take it easy. It really is the ultimate staycation. I practice this ritual … Continue reading
Merry Christmas from the Quigley’s
It’s Christmas Eve and we have settled into that relaxing Quigley Christmas tradition of pajamas, books and puzzles. It’s what we do best. Sam arrived last Saturday. Her luggage arrived Tuesday…thus ending a story of holiday travel, snowstorms and canceled flights. The presents are all wrapped and under the tree. The stockings are waiting for surprises and we are ready … Continue reading
Taking It Easy This Christmas Season
People keep saying, “Where have you been?… How are you? I haven’t seen you around.“ I’m good… really. I’m quiet, you know. I read more and talk less. My family might disagree on that point. But it’s true. I process inside and don’t always translate all that to the outside. But honestly, I’m good. We had … Continue reading
What Were We Thinking?
Nineteen years ago this month, Dave and I went on an adventure. Some people thought we were crazy. And at times, so did I. We had left our place of ministry 6 months earlier knowing God had closed that door. We placed our things in storage, moved in with family and Dave worked temp jobs to … Continue reading
Trying To Score Points While Playing the Wrong Game
My little guy, Matt, has rediscovered his hockey equipment. It’s been packed away in a moving box and now he found it. Of course he isn’t using it as hockey equipment. Instead it’s armor for whatever kind of superhero he wants to be this afternoon. As I watch him from my desk window, he runs around … Continue reading
On Days When Life’s a Little Crazy
Have you ever had one of those days when you can’t do anything right? I have… and yesterday was one of those days. I overslept, stubbed my toe, spilled my coffee and rubbed make-up in my eye. After arriving late to a meeting, I realized I forgot the book for that meeting on my desk at home. … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 