Have you ever fought with Cling Wrap™? Introducing the Cling Wrap™ wars
Try as I might, I cannot grasp how to use Cling Wrap™ properly. It comes in a long rectangular box with an oh-so-fine serrated edge. This sharp edge is, in…
They emerge in stages, when mornings are not a thing
I have four children, three of whom are grown. The fourth is 17 and in the throes of finishing high school, taking SATs, and choosing what to study when she…
Do you know what you are asking for?
Do you know what you are asking for? Do you understand that what you're asking for comes with more than what you think? There's more to our requests than meets…
It had to be done, when I was overwhelmed
I remember when I held my firstborn for the first time. It was an overwhelming feeling. I was afraid to lift him for fear of doing something wrong. Shortly after…
Steady as she goes, life goals
I did not make New Year's resolutions or goals for 2024. It's been a few years since I have written goals for the year. But just because I haven't made…
Jude, a servant
We’ve recently finished a study of the book of Jude at church here in Pretoria. I recommend studying this book if you’ve never taken the time to dive into a…
An expert novice, an oxymoron
I've learned something about myself. I've learned that I am an expert-novice at many things. That sounds like an oxymoronic description. How can someone be an expert-novice? Let me describe…
I baked a cake today
The following poem, I baked a cake today, was written in 2009. I wrote it for our daughter Mandy when we celebrated one of her last birthdays in Africa. How…
I was in a spelling bee
I was in a spelling bee in 5th grade. Yes, I’ve been a good speller for many years. I was a finalist in this spelling bee, and I was so…
Am I the only one? When I’m not okay
I get disappointed when I don’t get what I want. Like a little child throwing a tantrum, but I keep the tantrum inside. After all, it would be embarrassing for…