When I was little my mother read me the incredible story of a Belgian man who took the name “Damien” and dedicated his life to addressing injustice, introducing charity and working with lepers in Hawaii. My mom read to me about how leprosy was introduced to the islands of Hawaii from outside influences. The HawaiianContinueContinue reading “How I met St. Damien of Molokai”
Monthly Archives: February 2013
What I Wore Wednesday
So last Saturday I went to the the thrift store and TORE IT UP, man. Here’s what went down: I stopped at one store in the morning hours, looking for some supplies for the crafting challenge. I was also looking for a very specific workout video that my sister and I used to use atContinueContinue reading “What I Wore Wednesday”
Four quotes on human interaction
Sometimes you end up in situations where someone is a bit challenging. I’m not talking about, say, dating someone who is abusive. In that case you get out and you get out fast, OK? I’m talking about a study group or a workplace or a classroom setting…something where you’re thrown in with a group ofContinueContinue reading “Four quotes on human interaction”
(Gluten-free) Double-chocolate Pomegranate Cookies
^This is what you’ll actually be making if you follow this recipe. And they will be delicious. And you might give yourself a sugar rush. I made two kinds of cookies this weekend–both gluten-free. And then I submitted them to a series of taste tests…namely: my work, my sister’s work, and the people at myContinueContinue reading “(Gluten-free) Double-chocolate Pomegranate Cookies”
February!
Yesterday, a Thursday, I lectored. This is standard. What’s not standard is the never-ending beauty in the Bible. So, this: We must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works. We should not stay away from our assembly, as is the custom of some, but encourage one another… And I was like,ContinueContinue reading “February!”
Seashell Nell 