- "I have one life and one chance to make it count for something . . . I'm free to choose what that something is, and the something I've chosen is my faith. Now, my faith goes beyond theology and religion and requires considerable work and effort. My faith demands -- this is not optional -- my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference." - Jimmy Carter
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On Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parenting is an interesting term du jour. I’m not sure when I first heard it: perhaps a year or two ago. My favorite on-line encyclopedia tells me that a: Helicopter parent is a colloquial, early 21st-century term for a … Continue reading
Balancing the Scales
There are a number of blogs that I read regularly. I use Google Reader to keep track of them. Google Reader was a watershed moment for me . . . you know, like BC/AD, or before cell phones and after … Continue reading
Aidan’s Questions
I came across this (former) même the other day and was amused. Aidan is my youngest. He’s 9 now (almost 10), but he was about 5 or 6 when he answered these questions. I find them sweet and developmentally fascinating. The … Continue reading
On Our Children & Adolescents Being Digital Natives
The following quote is a comment to this story about funding cuts to the California public library system. I’ve been thinking lately about what it means to be a digital native because our school system has been using that term … Continue reading
An Invitation to a Holy Lent
I originally wrote this post as a newsletter article for my church three years ago. As we approach the beginning of Lent this coming week, I re-visited my thoughts here and thought I’d share them with you. I’ve updated the calendar … Continue reading
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On Beginning
Especially for my friend, Rob; originally brought to my attention by my friend, Mark; and an important reminder to myself: “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there … Continue reading
A Christmas Story
If you have a few moments today, you and your children might enjoy this sweet little interpretation of the Christmas Story. It will inspire you and make you laugh. A Christmas Story I wish you and your family a lovely, … Continue reading
Day 19: A How-To
Final Day. Headed home. Overnight at the Hampton Inn in La Vista, Nebraska (just outside Omaha). We love Hamptons. This was the largest we’ve been at, almost a small apartment. In case anyone is interested, I thought you might want … Continue reading
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Day 18: A Recap
As we head from Denver to Omaha, Nebraska for the night, I am reflecting on our trip. Here’s our “Best of” the Merck Western Adventure: Best Quotes: Aidan, in our kitchen prior to departure, “Let’s get going. We’re burnin’ daylight … Continue reading
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Day 17: Denver & Colorado Springs
My brother, David, lives in a turn-of-the-century house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver. The house was built in 1906, and became a historical landmark in 1991 based upon several factors: The house’s architects, Marean & Norton, are some … Continue reading
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jennifer lynn kuhlmann merck 