by Mary Carver | Aug 11, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV
Something really sad happened this week. I returned three novels to the library – unread. Unread! And I just returned them! {Yes, you’re right. We SHOULD pause for a moment of silence here. Sad, sad silence…} If you’re wondering why on earth I...
by Mary Carver | Jul 28, 2015 | My Life
I don’t have an office. Or even a desk. I work at my laptop, on a TV tray, while curled up on the left side of my couch. It’s not ideal. Also not ideal? The left side of my couch kind of sags. Because I sit there too often. So for the last several months...
by Mary Carver | Jul 27, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, Faith Life
We’ve entered a new phase in our house this summer. We’ve graduated from animated Disney movies to live action Disney movies. Which is basically just a fancy way of saying Annalyn and I have watched no less than three – count ’em! THREE....
by Mary Carver | Jul 17, 2015 | Faith Life, Family Life, My Life, parenting
This post was originally published a couple years ago but seemed relevant this week since I have been on vacation and forced to wear a swimsuit. When I left my house last Friday morning, I had packed my husband, my daughter and myself for more than a week. I managed...
by Mary Carver | Jul 7, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV
At my house, we love the library. And books. And reading. Basically, we’re pretty big book nerds around here. But I know that’s not the case for everyone. Okay, actually, it’s not the case for Mark. And while this list of children’s books about...
by Mary Carver | Jul 6, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV, marriage
Last week a cry was heard ’round the Internet as news broke that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are divorcing. I know, I know. You thought that outrage and anguish was the result of another news report about ISIS or the devastating stories of black churches...