Memoirs of a Redhead

While many things about our city and economy can be ultimately depressing, I just watched a short clip on the place I get to spend my days (5 days a week, at least)…in Hamtramck, MI.  There's a definite aspect of the news story that is NOT heartwarming…but there is a…

As my kids pile into the classroom, I thought I'd jot down a thought I've had all morning…I have 6 months left. In 6 months I'll be 30:) Tending to be a fairly reflective person anyway, you can only imagine how I'll think throughout the final 6 months of my…

Is it okay for a teacher to LOVE recess?  Because I do:)

I've been reading this book lately, and it's definitely been a great read so far.  Much of it was summed up to me by a good friend, through a discussion about what God's will actually is.  What an interesting topic, and so many are wondering about many of the same…

This is the 3rd week of a 21 day Daniel Fast that several people in my church family are experiencing together.  It's been an awesome couple of weeks, going through this with a good portion of my friends, and keeping each other accountable to what we've put our word out…

One time in college I ate too much popcorn.  It wasn't one night, or one day, but it was one season of my  life when popcorn tasted so good to me.  It must've run into a Christmas season because I recall eating a ton of the tri-popcorn tin my parents…

I'm reminded of this, which I'm sure I've posted before…and I'm sure most of you have read before…but it never hurts to be gently reminded:) 2 Corinthians 12:9 (The Message) 7-10Because of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn't get a big head, I was given the gift…

Well, this has been the longest sabbatical that I've taken from blogging since I started a few years ago.  I miss writing and am hoping that I'll be able to jump back in more frequently these next few months.  We'll see.  I make no promises.  Many people have most likely…

Wow.  Check out this article on CNN.

Recently, I've developed some fun friendships with a group of people that are quite a bit younger than me.  For the most part, I don't really notice it…until conversations occur, in which they're making statements like, "Well, I'll definitely want to be married by the time I'm 26!"  Yea, I…