For the Love of Samaritans

Please take a few minutes to read this sermon from Nadia Bolz Weber, called “Why it is the Parable of the Merciful Samaritan and Not the Parable of the Robbers.” (Link here.) So. Much. Yes. It is a perfect commentary on the state of our world, the deafening barrage of violence and hate within our news, and…

Unusual Beauty

“The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.” Tonight, I found a really nice one. We’re back at the hospital for another round of the dreaded MRIs. The same MRIs that confine my kids to a claustrophobic tube for anywhere between three and four hours a pop. A recent…

This Won’t Happen Again.

Uh oh, look out. I’ve learned how to turn my photos into memes. Okay, in reality, I won’t be doing this often. But it’s always fun to learn new stuff — and even more fun to merge one of my favorite Dalai Lama quotes with one of my favorite photos. Something else I don’t do…

Love Made Visible

“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Buddha Happy Valentine’s Day! While I don’t have a sweetheart this year, I am still so ready to celebrate. Today marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 14-20, 2016)! Read about it here. A whole week…

Big Guy, Bigger Heart

As if Santa wasn’t already the coolest guy in the world. It seems like there have been a few really special Santa stories this year that have hit me right in the feels. This Santa settled himself onto the floor to make an autistic boy feel more comfortable. Link to full story and more photos here or click…