by Mary Carver | Jan 25, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
When we went to Des Moines last summer for the state fair, we stayed with my friend Sally. We’ve visited her and stayed overnight many times since we all graduated from college (a few years ago), and I’ve learned a thing or two during those visits. First,...
by Mary Carver | Jan 24, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
photo © 2009 Kristen Taylor | more info (via: Wylio) Before you ask, yes, I do realize that not everyone is going to the Blissdom blogging conference this week. I promise to return to our regularly scheduled programming soon, but the truth is, a lot of this advice...
by Mary Carver | Jan 17, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
In just over a week, I’ll be crammed into a hotel room with three other people. None of my roommates know each other, and of the four women, I’ve only met one. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s nervous about these arrangements. Even if...
by Mary Carver | Feb 9, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Where do I even start? I got a couple extra hours of sleep last night and though I woke up with a cold or something that’s making my throat hurt and my nose run, I think my body is pretty much recovered from the weekend. My brain, though? Not even close to...