by Mary Carver | Sep 7, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
For the past several days, the following conversation has taken place at our dinner table. Repeatedly. “Annalyn, would you please say the blessing?” “Yes, Mo – WAIT! I need to put my fork over HERE!” And then there’s this variation:...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
We’re almost there. The fall 2011 television season is almost upon us. YAY!!!{Too much? Okay, fine. yay.}I’ve already told you about the new shows I’m looking forward to watching. But let’s not forget the returning shows. Those are the ones...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
This post was originally posted in 2011. I’ve since updated it a smidge to reflect a few things we’ve learned in the years since then. No matter what, it’s still fun to look back at the sitcoms that ruled the 80s. That, unlike feathered bangs and...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2011 | Faith Life, Family Life, friendship, Giving Up on Perfect
Over the past few months, my husband and I have been looking for a new church home. At one church we visited, we ran into a couple we hadn’t seen in years. One of them made the most honest, striking comment. She said, “Now that I see you, I miss you so...
by Mary Carver | Sep 6, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
When I was in elementary school, I remember loving to read the Guinness Book of World Records. Loved it. I know, I know – yet another admission that confirms my Total Nerd status. But it’s true! There is just something so cool about breaking a record...
