Monthly Archives: December 2009
“I’ll Be Home for….After New Year’s”
By the way, did you know that Walter Kent, one of the writers of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was Jewish? I guess “I’ll Be Home for Hanukkah” just didn’t flow as easily, much like the title of this post … Continue reading
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One Year Ago….MGO*
*MGO stands for My Grief Observed. These are the posts I’m writing as I struggle with my dad’s death. A year ago last Friday we had just arrived in town to celebrate Christmas with my family. A year and two … Continue reading
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PRIMAL by Mark Batterson: A Book Review
“Our generation needs a reformation. Bu a single person won’t lead it. A single event won’t define it. Our reformation will be a movement of reformers living compassionately, creatively, courageously for the cause of Christ. This reformation will not be … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Tim Hawkins
Dear Mr. Hawkins, First, I want you to know that I think you’re one of the funniest guys I don’t know and I don’t know a lot of funny guys. I was excited to hear that you’ll be coming to … Continue reading
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Word of the Day: Mondegreen
I truly love a good mondegreen. Of course until yesterday, I didn’t know the proper terminology for when someone hears song lyrics as something other than what they actually are. For example, my college friend Sara recently told us in … Continue reading
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Of Birthdays and Christmas Productions (*MGO)
*MGO stands for My Grief Observed. These are the posts I’m writing when I need to work through the loss of my daddy. They are not light and fluffy. Many parents tell their kids they can be anything they want … Continue reading
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Leftover Snoodlings: The “Yay, Lord” Verse
Leftovers are a funny thing. Some dishes, red beans and rice or chili for example, are actually a little better the second day. Others, like salads, just aren’t as good if they aren’t eaten the same day they were prepared. … Continue reading
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Winners, Winners, Chicken Dinners!
….Except that I’m not giving any of you chicken dinners. Unless you come to visit, in which case, if you want a chicken dinner, I will give you one. “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” is just something I’ve heard my kids … Continue reading
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It’s My Party, I Can Extend-the-Deadline-to-Leave-a Comment If I Want To
I used to love that song…well, the title of the post isn’t really a song. But I love the song that the title is parodying. Anyway, since it’s my virtual birthday party and since many people don’t spend a lot … Continue reading
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Fiesta of Fabulous Forty-ness Day Six: St. Jude Snowman Bag
I love St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I used to dream that one day I would work there. We drive to Memphis to get to K’s hometown and I always get excited when we drive by St. Jude. It became … Continue reading
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