This year, I set a goal of making gifts for people for special occasions. A couple of years ago, my mom had taught me a simple crochet pattern and how to follow a written pattern for other items. Since I was still in graduate school, I didn’t really have time to do much crocheting. ButContinue reading “Crocheting with Dave”
Author Archives: Kris
#AmazingGrace
There is a hymn that many know: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. You might be able to hear the tune in your head when you read those words. You might be able to sing all 6 verses. Or, maybe you’ve never heard the song before. The story behindContinue reading “#AmazingGrace”
It’s been awhile…
I have the itch to write again. Lot’s to share. Sure I write a sermon every week (oh, yeah, didn’t you know? I’m a rural church pastor now), and I may share the good ones here from time to time. But this itch is different than sermon writing. It’s an itch that I think isContinue reading “It’s been awhile…”
T-I-RED
Do you ever hit a time when you are just tired. T. I. R. E. D. We’ve had two rounds of the sickies, allergies are terrible, spring fever is setting in, the day-to-day chores are getting old and I’m just tired. I want a vacation. I want to go and let others take care ofContinue reading “T-I-RED”
How DO I do it?
As a mom of many, I often get this comment “I don’t know how you do it!” or asked this question “How do you do it?” I always struggle with a response. Most of the time I want to say “I just do.” Sometimes I do say that. Sometimes I give some other short answerContinue reading “How DO I do it?”
10 Thing That Make a good citezen
That was the title of Professor’s project for Cub Scouts one night. He is a WeBeLo. He made quite and interesting list, so I thought I’d share… unedited. Volanteering helping ouT NeiBors and Friends rasing mony for charity Respecting OThers Be trustworty Be responsiBle RespecT mother nature – Do’nT Litter or Else Do noT BullyContinue reading “10 Thing That Make a good citezen”
Remembering 9/11
Ten years ago, I was up in the morning, getting ready for work. I turned on the Today Show as I normally did. I was 4 months pregnant with Professor. The I watched in disbelief and confusion. I went into work, into my safe little office in the midwest. I watched some more. A coupleContinue reading “Remembering 9/11”
Love to Read
I’ve always loved to read. I remember as a kid having the flashlight under the covers so that I could read. Even now, if it’s a good book, I want to read it to completion and neglect all the other stuff I have to do so that I can just slip away into an imaginaryContinue reading “Love to Read”
Today I Dyed
Today, I felt very much like a domestic diva! I was the queen of the castle, caring for my children while utilizing the resources I had in an efficient and effective way. In an effort to be frugal and “use it up and wear it out,” I dyed some clothes for the first time. ProfessorContinue reading “Today I Dyed”
On Solid Rock
Did you hear? There was an earthquake on the east coast. Apparently it was felt all the way into the midwest. My house, didn’t feel it. Racer felt it at work, but I did not feel it. Our house is near a rock quarry and much of the area around us is very solid rock.Continue reading “On Solid Rock”
Rev. Kris Mares 