by Mary Carver | Jul 2, 2018 | Giving Up on Perfect
As we shuffled through a field, arms full and starting to ache a bit, I had to chuckle. Clearly we have not gone to enough outdoor events as a family! I watched more seasoned event-goers stroll by with coolers on wheels and lightweight wagons pulling more than our...
by Mary Carver | Apr 4, 2018 | Giving Up on Perfect
After asking everyone I know for their recommendations, I was all set for my grown-up grocery store field trip. A friend and I (and our younger kids) had planned a trip way across town to Trader Joe’s. It’s a solid 45 minutes from my house, and I’d...
by Mary Carver | Mar 7, 2018 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
A few weeks ago I shared on Facebook that a book that I’d enjoyed was on sale, and I pointed out that the author was similar to Kasie West, one of my favorite YA authors. The response to that post was surprising. A friend (who loves Kasie West as much as I do)...
by Mary Carver | Jan 22, 2018 | Books, Movies & TV, Giving Up on Perfect
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the difference between “best” and “favorite.” They’re similar but definitely not the same. Asking someone about their favorite book is way different than asking her to name the best book. And a list...
by Mary Carver | Jan 3, 2018 | Giving Up on Perfect, Shows We Love
The next person who asks me about my 2018 goals or resolutions or word is gonna…well, they’ll probably just get a subtle eye roll from me. I mean, what am I going to do? Let loose a flood of bitter tears over past resolutions still unresolved? Toss a blank...
by Mary Carver | Dec 19, 2017 | Faith Life, Giving Up on Perfect
This year has been a difficult one, even devastating for some. I know I’m not alone in looking forward to a fresh start as we flip over the calendar. But before we head into a new year, we still have a few days left in this one – and I’m determined to make the best of...
