On redback jumping spiders and the glory of God Not long ago, a single spider could clear any room of our house. (I take no pride in saying that I […]

Of all the books that I read growing up, one of my favorite types to read was what I’ll generally call “animal stories.” James Herriot, Marguerite Henry, Sounder, Julie of […]

On “brave princess fatigue” and its remedy Occasionally, I find myself suffering from what I call “brave princess fatigue,” a condition caused by reading book after book about princesses who […]

Birdie’s Bargain begins with a prayer. It’s a prayer that many of us have prayed when we reached the end of ourselves. When ten-year old Birdie’s dad is stationed in […]

Bedtime at our house involves a fair amount of bustling, some snuggling, some tooth-brushing, and a lot of talking—so much talking. I like to joke that I’m a part-time counselor these […]