by Mary Carver | Feb 18, 2011 | Faith Life
My mom has told me the story many times of how, when she was pregnant with me, she hoped and prayed that I wouldn’t resemble her in any way – except her hands. She didn’t want me to get her curly hair or unusually tall height. She didn’t necessarily...
by Mary Carver | Feb 13, 2011 | Books, Movies & TV
Recently, my good friends decided to watch the three seasons of Veronica Mars on DVD. I was excited, of course, to have someone to discuss the many attributes of one of my very favorite shows of all time. I would have been even more excited if I’d been able to...
by Mary Carver | Jan 7, 2011 | Home Life, recipes & food
photo © 2009 D. Sharon Pruitt | more info (via: Wylio) Just to be clear: That drumstick in the photo is not one that I cooked. It’s January (did you know?), so we’re back on the budget wagon. This means stern lectures and cash envelopes and a trip to a...
by Mary Carver | Dec 27, 2010 | Home Life
Have you ever had company over at the last minute – or maybe not the last minute – not giving you enough time to properly clean your house? Have you ever held your breath during an entire visit, mentally begging your guests not to open the guest room door...
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...
