Speak Truth
The Emperor is nekkid again, and this time he has plenty of company. If I felt confident everyone reading would recognize that reference to Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale, I would move straight to my reasons for writing, but I
Back to School Ideas
Well, summer is almost over. Now it’s time to think about a “back to school” celebration with the kids or grandkids. As a former educator, I know the importance of preparing your kiddos for a good school year. Celebrating the
Fresh Berry Sauce
Wait! Don’t throw out those old berries. Be it strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries looking a little (or a lot) worse for wear, I’ve got a delicious tip for you. I don’t know about the rest of you RIG friends, but I
Summer Camp
I’m working on summer camp plans right now. Not because I am going to send my kids to summer camp and need to figure out when and where and how much, but because I am the camp director. Yes, for
Praying with Strangers
I’d been sitting on the dock with Hank, praying and thinking it was past time to go up and dress, when my phone pinged with another call to prayer. Only this one signaled a corporate moment that has become so
Sinks, Faucets & God’s Will
I was sick for about five days this summer. Really sick. Like high fever sick. At one point I got up to brush my teeth because we all had moms who told us we would feel better if we brushed
A Natural Aide for Ailing Knees
I was in my mid-thirties before I discovered the ball and socket of my knees were irregularly shaped. I had strained a knee playing tennis and I figured I needed to have it checked out before we left for a
Beat the Heat or, at Least, Wear a Smile
I have no fashion in the summertime. I have no words of advice for avoiding the heat and humility and looking your best despite the 100 plus degrees we’re all living in. I live at a summer camp where a
Cake Hacks for the Sweet Tooth Monsters
Hey Rig Family! Having cake leftover after a family event isn’t a bad thing, unless you’re married to Mr. Sweet Tooth, or you have a big sugar loving tooth of your own and together you feel like it’s your duty
Let’s Embrace Life, Even at a Certain Age
My eyes fell on my kayak as I finished my early morning prayers. It was propped against Hank’s dog fence at the side of our yard, covered in dust and clippings from the lawn mower, and no doubt offering refuge