by Mary Carver | Feb 9, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
Tell me I’m great. Tell me I’m smart. Tell me I’m beautiful, no matter what the scale says. Tell me my idea was a good one. Tell me you think I can do it. Tell me you know I can do it. Tell me it’s no trouble, that I’m no trouble. Tell me...
by Mary Carver | Feb 8, 2012 | Faith Life, Family Life, friendship, Giving Up on Perfect
A couple weeks ago we took a road trip to visit friends for the weekend. You may recall I mentioned them, saying they “had the nerve to move away.” Yes, I said it. Because honestly? I get really annoyed when people I love move away. I’m not mad at...
by Mary Carver | Feb 6, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
“If I worked in an ad agency and someone told me I’d be working on a Super Bowl spot, I’d be thrilled. If they then told me I’d be working on a spot for a real-estate company, I’d wander off into the night, weeping gently, never to be seen again.” ~ AdAge...
by Mary Carver | Feb 5, 2012 | Home Life, recipes & food
I suppose it’s possible that if the Chiefs ever made it to the Superbowl, I’d care about the game more. But considering I don’t really care about Chiefs games in general (and, let’s be honest, based on the past 40+ years, this is not a likely...
by Mary Carver | Feb 3, 2012 | Giving Up on Perfect
My daughter is a girly girl. Somehow, I gave birth to this child who loves all things pink, purple, pretty and princess – even though I’m just about as UNgirly as a woman can be. I don’t paint my nails. I don’t use product in my hair. I...
