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 17, 2018 | Finding Truth in Unexpected Places, friendship, Movie Moments
Last weekend I got into a bit of a social media fight over a slightly political statement I made. Not one part of that sentence is normal for me, so it caused a whole lot of stress to bubble up inside. I also missed about half a night’s sleep, thanks to a...
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...
by Mary Carver | Dec 13, 2017 | Giving Up on Perfect
I have two daughters — and a whole lot of other women to buy gifts for, and I wanted to find items to specifically encourage them this year. But when I went searching for girl power-themed gift guides, I was frustrated that none of the existing lists were...
