Book Notes
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin: This was just what the doctor ordered for many reasons. Hearing of Griffin’s experiences as he traveled through the south in the late 1950’s disguised as a black man was a powerful and … Continued
Politics Gone Viral
For many years, as a mother of four, I dreaded this time of year. The excitement and cheerful decorations of Christmas are long gone. The green and sunshine of spring seem a still distant hope. When the kids were little, … Continued
Lent: A Love/Hate Relationship
Well, here we are again. Lent. As we slip through winter days of snow and ice, with Christmas decorations once again stored safely away, Lent has a way of sneaking up on me every year. When I think of Easter, … Continued
The Old Grey Mare
Recently, our church held their annual Thanksgiving service and Jim and others in our congregation took a few minutes to share something for which they were thankful. They each did a great job, and as I listened to them I … Continued
Snapshots
Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new. Domestic films and foreign too. La La Land — I spent months avoiding conversation in which people were even casually referencing this movie because Jim and I missed seeing it … Continued
Snapshots
Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new. Domestic films and foreign too. Hacksaw Ridge — Jim and I made the unfortunate decision to watch this movie as part of a double date with friends. The company was … Continued
Pod Shots
I have a lot of sitting-at-loose-ends time in my life. Time between one activity or commitment and another; time spent twiddling my thumbs in a doctor’s office and driving hither and yon. Being the task-oriented person that I am, I … Continued
An Open Letter to Two Dots
Dear Two Dots, Let me begin by saying that I, as a mother of four busy kids, have very little “me” time. I do have lots of time to kill waiting in orthodontists’ offices and sitting in parking lots waiting … Continued
Disabled to Serve
Recently, my younger kids have become obsessed with the game Five Nights at Freddy’s. I have gathered, through half-listening eavesdropping in the car and around the house, that the premise of this game is walking around a house, scaring yourself … Continued
Bridge of Traitors
Since I am getting ready to offer a negative movie review for a film which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, I might as well start with a bang and admit it: I don’t like Tom Hanks—as … Continued