In the spirit of stop-and-smell-the-roses, we’ve been making an extra effort to take cheap field trips this year. Cheap could be free, or just cheap! The best thing…these are fun little outings that get us off our routine and don’t require any preparation or great expenditure of funds. I will be sharing these experiences in a … More Cheap Field Trips # 1
On the upper reaches of Lake Hartwell, just south of the mountains where the lake gives way to river and the city gives way to country we have a house. In this remote section of the lake, even during seasons of high water, we seldom in a single day see more than a handful of … More On the Lake Bed
There’s been a lot of talk lately about life, abortion and women’s rights. I’ve been thinking about my own struggle with these issues. Perhaps my story can give perspective to others who grapple with these things. As an only child, I grew up in a home with two loving parents, both of whom wanted to … More Confessions of a Previously Pro-Choice Woman
My relationship with her began in 2005 when my priest Father Jacob Myers asked, “Who is your patron saint?” I looked at him intently, “What is that?” “That is the saint whose name you take on as a Christian when you are Chrismated into the Orthodox Church. “Oh!” I responded, feeling as if I were somehow … More Who is Saint Angelina?
It was one of those magical days that come between Christmas and New Years. The 3rd day of Christmas to be exact. The family was all together, the gifting and cooking and church going was complete and kids and parents alike were in holiday happiness. A short trip was scheduled over to the cabin where … More I Want My Wife to be a Successful Person
A collection of photo essays from Metro Academic High School Students
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
The Life of An Acreage Farmer in Iowa
Bev. Cooke, YA author: Writing and Faith and Fulminating, Fulminating and Writing and Faith. And memes.
Reflections on life and Christianity, through the eyes of a trucker.
seeking the Lord's dwellings in simplicity
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
Angelina's Garden 