Oh, the faint, woody aroma of cedar! For many of us, it conjures images of cozy, well-preserved closets, a bastion against those dreaded fabric foes. I remember my Aunt Carol,…
So, you’re wondering, “Who said rest is resistance?” The powerful phrase, “Rest is Resistance,” was coined by Tricia Hersey, an artist, theologian, and founder of The Nap Ministry. Her work…
Oh, the joys and occasional frustrations of making your own wine! Just last spring, my buddy Mark, a real enthusiast for all things fermented, called me up in a bit…
When my niece, little Lily, was learning about Christmas pageants last year, she came home utterly perplexed. “Auntie,” she asked, her brow furrowed, “was Balthazar, you know, the one with…
Picture this: a perfect summer day, the sun glinting off the clear turquoise waters of the Gulf Coast. My friend, Sarah, was having a blast, splashing around with her kids,…
My old buddy, Mike, always used to poke fun at me. We’d be driving, and if a certain song came on – maybe a classic rock ballad from our college…
Yes, cow’s milk and other animal milks inherently contain animal fat, commonly known as milk fat. This fat is naturally produced by the animal and is a fundamental component of…
My buddy, Dave, stood in front of his bathroom mirror, a bottle of what he thought was a fancy men’s spray clutched in his hand. He was prepping for a…
Imagine, if you will, the early 1970s. You’re an American tourist, let’s say, finally making that dream trip to Europe. You cross from Austria into Yugoslavia. One minute, you’re in…
Picture this: You’re in a lively discussion, perhaps at a family dinner or a work meeting. An idea sparks in your head, a brilliant point you’re eager to share. You…