What is a grandparent to do? Today, many a grandparent finds themselves raising their grandchildren. In that case, a grandparent’s vocation is parental.
Others of us are just getting into the whole grandparent gig – and liking it. We joke about spoiling the grandchildren and then sending them home … Continue reading
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Justin Vernon offered an “uncomfortable” acceptance speech for Bon Iver “during last night’s Grammys. He thanked the “non-nominees who were not there and would never be there.” Vernon remarked that when he started making music it was for the sheer reward of making music. Receiving a Grammy made him … Continue reading
“How do I subvert the message my children receive during Christmas?”
Shawn and I were chatting yesterday morning. For some time he found it helpful to only set out an Advent Wreath to subvert the consumer driven nature of the Christmas Season. Now with four children at home and … Continue reading
Read MoreThe Work of the People offer a piece from Marva Dawn on “Sabbath.” The intro notes how frantic our lives are and the need for rest.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp3FDFDqMR4… Continue reading
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