Central Massachusetts 2019 is going down in flames over here at the Andrews’ house. Honestly, the last eight weeks have been a slow burn. It figures though, because I chose a word for the upcoming year and that word is surrender. I knew in my gut that was an iffy word to run with —...
Central Massachusetts I can picture nearly every detail of my mother’s hands. Her long, slender fingers. The shape of her nails. The freckles sprinkled across her olive skin. I can picture her knuckles and the faint lines of age that scatter like rivers of time across the once smooth surface. I think of all the...
Central Massachusetts The last of the fall leaves drift to the ground. The now naked trees show their age in gray branches covered in scabby lichen. How long the trees have stood here, I do not know. Long enough to decline. Long enough to nearly die. With roots laced deeply in the rocky earth, still...
I’ve spent the year reading whatever I want; it’s wonderful. As soon as I’m knee-deep into one great read, I learn of another. I read this book simply for my love of Tolkien and Lewis — and was happily surprised to learn about so much more. For the Love of History I didn’t realize how...
But perhaps the most dangerous thing I observe in myself in relation to social media, is the feeling I almost always walk away with — the feeling of lack. The feeling of needing more. I need to be more, to have more, to do more
Central Massachusetts Leaning In As I mentioned in my last post, I’m an unlikely and reluctant homeschooler. But I’m learning to lean into this journey. And one big part of that for me is creating a space my kids and I enjoy being in. Vintage Vibes I’ve never been a fan of all the bright,...
Central Massachusetts Not the Plan I’ve never wanted to homeschool my kids. I was home schooled myself and really didn’t like it. So I’ve forever been determined to do something different with my own family. But it goes without saying that life doesn’t always go as planned. Without delving into all the ins and out...
Central Massachusetts The Good and the Bad One thing I love about social media is the opportunity to watch and glean from women who are more mature than me in their faith. I’ve learned so much from both older women and women my own age who know and love the Lord well. But on the...
Sturbridge, Massachusetts Step Away One of my favorite places to spend the day is Old Sturbridge Village. An outdoor living museum, OSV replicates a rural New England community set in the 1830s. While the history and architecture are interesting enough, what I love most about the village is simply the feeling of peace and calm...
My husband and I love to travel. And though traveling with kids is harder, we’ve tried not to let that stop us. So when my sister-in-law gave me this book, I dug right in and hardly looked up until I had read it cover to cover. I loved it. Here’s why: Is Traveling With Kids...
As always a challenge and comfort in your words. Happy New year. I am grateful for you.
Happy New Year to you too, Cathi!!
You are brave to choose surrender. It is inspiring and scary. At least I feel that way about it! But know I’m rooting for you,dear Kari!
Thank you for cheering me on. It is scary but I know I need to let go of some things (lots of things!) and trust God with it.
I love your choice! My word for 2020 is bold. You can read about it here… https://edebock.wordpress.com/2020/01/01/one-word-for-2020/.
Enjoyed reading about why you chose “bold.” I’m introverted too so what you wrote resonates with me.