On that bright July morning in Oxford, England, I stood on Woodstock Road in my pajamas as the bus, loaded with my fellow college students, pulled away from campus. (For the record, I have not stood in public wearing pajamas since those madcap college days.) There they were, most of my associates in this Oxford […]
Off Island
Life Tides
Once upon a time that now seems like a memory of both yesterday and a century ago, there was a young woman who said “yes†to a question posed on the beach one fine, sunny day (actually, it was pitch-black and winter-cold, but let’s pretend). This soon-to-be bride was in need of, among other things, […]
A Few Holiday Highlights
So yeah, we’ve done a few things in the last month, including but not limited to: Charleston There’s nothing like a quick trip to Charleston to put you in the Christmas spirit. The city is decked out much as you would imagine. The Polar Express Movie The small people watched The Polar Express movie on […]
Merry Christmas!!!
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.†Luke 2:10-11 Merry Christmas to all!!
Savannah’s Christmas Glitter
Savannah is one of my favorite cities, so last December when LCB had brief business there, the small people and I decided to tag along and spend an afternoon and evening touring the city and enjoying its Christmas adornments. Upon our return, I fully intended to post on the experience, but as we all know, […]
Far Above Sea Level
Since we’re from the Midwest and still have ties there, at least once a year we find ourselves making the journey back. This summer was no exception. These journeys inevitably lead us through the mountains, which are, generally speaking, the highlight of our travels. (That is, unless there’s rain or ice or carsick small people, […]