May 26, 1990 In a beautiful old house on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas, I married my Renaissance Man. I've had old house love for a really long time! A few months prior, he gave a beautiful diamond ring to me—and sweet little birthstone rings to my daughters—and invited us to join our lives with his. He promised to love, protect, and stand alongside us to the best of his ability... forever. For 25 years—through life's beautiful highs ... and some very difficult lows—he's never wavered from that commitment. Now that we're in the empty nester stage of life, a Table for Two seems like a nice way to ... Keep Reading...
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Lessons to learn from The First Time
What is it about "firsts" that make them so special? The first kiss. A baby's first smile. The first job – and paycheck. Your first house. We love "firsts"... probably because we actually notice them. They hold an awe-inspiring quality for us, and everything is beautifully new. We haven't yet let ourselves become inattentive—or unappreciative—of their presence. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Until recently, I'd never spent much time thinking about Pentecost as a holiday holy day, although it certainly is. As the story is told in Acts 2, it was on the day of Pentecost that the followers of Jesus first received the gift of the Holy Spirit. The apostle Peter preached his first sermon, calling for repentance and ... Keep Reading...
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Presidential Interior Design: Yea or Nay?
Hello all! On this weekend ablaze with red, white, and blue, I thought you might enjoy an infographic on the subject of Presidential Interior Design. Like me, I'm sure many of you enjoy reading about the history of the White House and its storied treasures—and getting a behind-the-scenes peek into some of the personalities who have called it "home." I have a deep respect for the office of the President of the United States, although, sadly, I haven't always been able to say the same about the men who've held the office. Even so, a $100,000+ renovation budget for every new President? Am I the only one who thinks that's a bit exorbitant? What do you think is a reasonable amount? However you ... Keep Reading...
