Eva and Olivia did this tag recently, and I thought it would be fun to steal it. 5 Things You’ll Find in My Purse I don’t think I have anything unusual in my purse, also, I have a smallish, crossbody since that seems to work best for my current situation, so not much will fit… Continue reading 5 Things Tag
Tag: personal standards
10 Questions to Consider Before Addressing a Controversial or Sensitive Subject
If the answer to any of these is “no,” please stop right there and re-evaluate and be quiet. Is your desire to add a layer of concrete information or analysis? Are your emotions in check and are you well aware you might me wrong? Are you addressing a specific, well-defined, and significant issue? Are you… Continue reading 10 Questions to Consider Before Addressing a Controversial or Sensitive Subject
Link Love: Character
Advice from a mom. I have a hard enough time responding sometimes. How to deal with nightmare guests one and two. And perhaps how to see if you are one. One of the most aggravating things about rude people is when hosts don’t deal with them. The comment in section six of this blog post. Um, that… Continue reading Link Love: Character
Character Links
I know I’ve been bombarding you all with links, but I’ve been trying to declutter my bookmarks and putting links in posts is a way to share and save. Traits of people with high EQ (and fully functioning and ethical conscience; I posted a link about the dangers of high EQ earlier, this is a… Continue reading Character Links
Balance in Hospitality
The best way to deal with issues is with preemptive measures like these: ~Limit number of guests. ~Limit time. ~Ask other people to bring food. ~Set up a clean-up plan so all family members help. ~Put out toys, games, etc. that are durable and put away anything easily broken or precious. ~Limit range of house… Continue reading Balance in Hospitality
How to Deal with the News Links
Yes, I know the election is old news, but these are (mostly) general and timeless attitudes and responses. A safe and hospitable home no matter the news and ways to cope with the news cycle and paying attention to news close to home Ways to pray on election day News consumption News is biased in so many… Continue reading How to Deal with the News Links
Code Name Verity and Insensitivity Regarding WWII
Takes a deep breath before exploding Even though I consider Code Name Verity is a waste of reading time, I still appreciate the ability to juxtapose my impression of it next to All the Light We Cannot See and The Book Thief. Both novels use shadows and hints and impressions to create the fear and horror of the war without stooping to the… Continue reading Code Name Verity and Insensitivity Regarding WWII
Minimalism, Hoarding, and Excess
I’m not naturally a minimalist but the concept of controlling excess is not novel although minimalism has made it trendy. The concept was partially practiced in our family. My mom tried to keep our toys in control, we weren’t given allowances, we usually only shopped for clothes seasonally on an as needed basis. I had… Continue reading Minimalism, Hoarding, and Excess
Excess: Oversharing and Uncontrolled Emotion
A couple years ago I heard a lot about authenticity in blogging with the implication that not sharing everything is always deceptive. I really appreciated this simple post addressing these issues. Another way people talk about this issue is “being vulnerable.” Here is an article on vulnerability from a Christian perspective. Authenticity and holiness. And,… Continue reading Excess: Oversharing and Uncontrolled Emotion
Link Love: Drama Llama
Sometimes we need to laugh about the drama, sometimes its too ridiculous and too continual to take seriouslyCut the Drama Lighthearted vlog about drama But sometimes we do need to take it seriously Being in the Know Is Not a Virtue (p.s. it actually can be a vice). We all have curiosity (otherwise known as nosiness,… Continue reading Link Love: Drama Llama
On Leaving Books Unfinished
I feel that I have put down more and more books down. I think it is probably because I have spent more time actively trying new books. Anyway, I wanted to talk about my vague reasoning behind choosing to discontinue a book. All of this is intuitive for me mostly. I just like to think… Continue reading On Leaving Books Unfinished
Not Finishing Books, Unpronounceable Foods, and Learning to be Cultured.
So, I picked up a YA novel from an author I had seen mentioned in the blog-sphere. And foul language smacked me in the face. So much. I skimmed it, teetering in my mind. No, there was NO justification. I started The Sound and the Fury; it sucked me in but confused me, so I was… Continue reading Not Finishing Books, Unpronounceable Foods, and Learning to be Cultured.