by Mary Carver | Mar 11, 2009 | Giving Up on Perfect
On my way home from work tonight, I ate a couple of mini candy bars, disappointed that I had forgotten to bring an apple to the office but secretly glad for the excuse to indulge. About an hour later, I put my daughter in her high chair and gave her some chicken, a...
by Mary Carver | Mar 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
When I was little – maybe 5 or 6 – I remember my mom getting really upset with me for rolling my eyes at her. (Are you surprised?)I wanted so desperately to stop, to behave, to be good. But the thing was…I didn’t know what “rolling my...
by Mary Carver | Feb 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
When my daughter was a newborn, my mom gave me several classical music CDs.But we didn’t need them. No, we were all set – with Chicago’s Greatest Hits and a Chris Tomlin/Matt Redman mix tape. (Okay, technically it was a mix CD, but that doesn’t really have the same...
by Mary Carver | Feb 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Shortly before I graduated from college, our school newspaper ran an article called “Roses and Thorns.” It was written by a guy in my class who I knew of, but didn’t really know. And it was about the best and worst parts of our fine university.A few examples:Roses: to...
by Mary Carver | Feb 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Day one of Blissdom is coming to an end…although I’m supposed to be headed to a cocktail party right about now. I’m a little overwhelmed by everything I’ve seen and heard today, though, so I thought I’d give you an update on what’s been going on.First of all, in case...
