News

My favorite news stories of 2013

There are a bunch of “Top 10 Stories of 2013” lists floating around the Internet right now, and that’s all well and good. But I have a few favorites of my own – and whether they be for legitimate or ridiculous reasons, here they are. 5,000 people gathering at the Mall of America to sing…

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Light, life, hope

I have always prided myself on the fact that I think I would have survived on the Oregon Trail.  I’m hardy, a tough cookie, a survivor. But there is no way I would have survived 69 days in a cave underground. The Chilean miner rescue is one of the most amazing, inspiring stories I’ve ever…

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Little trifles

In keeping with my track record of “don’t stay in one place for too long,” I’m flying to Nashville tonight for 10 days.  Josh & Meg are getting married next weekend, so I’m going to work with my wonderful co-workers at headquarters until then. “Headquarters” sounds so official.  I should mention that said “headquarters” houses…

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News to me

I don’t watch the news anymore – ever.  I don’t have time in the morning, I don’t have time at night, and so I just don’t do it.  I mean, I hear things – but I don’t know the stories.  I catch snippets – but don’t know the details. Currently, I have no idea what…

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Thoughts for a Thursday

Let me just get it out: I feel like a terrible blogger these days. Okay, now I feel better. – – – – – – – – Saturday is the 6th annual Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville.  This is of note for 3 reasons: 1)    Sound the trumpets: I am making my triumphant return…

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