Category Archives: Family
The Best Advice My Grandfather Never Spoke
Today, my grandfather turns 90 years old! When I was little, I couldn’t pronounce “Granddaddy.” Instead, it came out Nandy, and it stuck. My Nandy calls me his blue-eyed girl. Everyone else in my immediate family has brown eyes, so … Continue reading
The Tradition of a Table
Growing up, I ate dinner with my family every night around the kitchen table—the same one that still sits in the kitchen of my parents’ house today. Each Sunday after church, we ate a home-cooked Sunday dinner at my grandparents’ … Continue reading
Filed under Community, Family, Friendship, Nashville
The Month That Was October
October has always been “my” month. It’s my birthday month and my favorite time of the year because of the gorgeous weather, autumn leaves, and excitement about the upcoming holiday season. Thus, I always get a little selfish during October. … Continue reading
Filed under Family, My Crazy Life, Photos, Travel
Friday Flair 06.19.09
Father’s Day Edition In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, this week’s Friday Flair is all about fathers! President Obama wrote this sweet Father’s Day article for Parade magazine. This post by Pete Wilson was posted a few weeks … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Friday Flair, Fun Friday
A Letter To My Niece
Dear sweet M, On Monday, you came into this world and made it a more beautiful place. I know that it was probably a rough day for you, but it was a wonderful day for our family. You see, your … Continue reading
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Perception vs. Reality
My stomach is full of Thanksgiving food, and my mind is full of thoughts today. I am thinking about how our families shape the way we perceive our world, at least initially. We are raised in an environment that has … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Holidays, Sabbatical
