by Mary Carver | Nov 15, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
If you’re looking for the recipe of the week, scroll on down for Baked Italian Pasta, my favorite easy meal to make for others. A few weeks ago, I found out that one of my close friends had just had surgery – and didn’t tell me. I was concerned – and a little bit...
by Mary Carver | Nov 13, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
I was first introduced to Billy Coffey by a tweet. I follow Kat and have found her to be both hilarious and inspiring. Not an easy combination to achieve! I noticed that Kat links to this Billy Coffey guy quite often and being the curious sort, I eventually clicked...
by Mary Carver | Nov 8, 2010 | Family Life, Home Life, parenting
I knew it would be hard. And lonely. And frustrating. I was afraid it would be boring, and nervous about living up to my own expectations. I even considered the fact that I might resent Mark and miss my old, less-than-beloved job. But despite all my worrying and...
by Mary Carver | Nov 8, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Today I’ll be taking a break from endless rounds of puzzles and Mr. Potato Head and Veggie Tales videos to enjoy some adult conversation and put my brain to work again. I’m attending a regional philanthropy conference in hopes to learn more about communication for...
by Mary Carver | Nov 6, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Lately – and by “lately,” you know I mean for the past several months – I have had the strongest urge to see movies in the theater. Unfortunately, my budget and schedule are not so accommodating to my various entertainment cravings. That is...