When compared to the cross, all my perceived sufferings fade into insignificance. I admit that I’ve been feeling sorry for myself this week. Life away from kindred-hearted friends–, life uprooted from a known and beloved eastern USA culture–, life without the comfort of my material trinkets–, life apart from happy and hurting family– is not… Read More Compared to the Cross
Almost all 400 of the people who work in my department wore green today. There were green balloons, green hair, green blinking buttons and earrings, and even a green bowtie. I love being a St. Patty’s Day baby because everyone is celebrating with me. The whole day today was a party. My morning began with… Read More A St. Patrick’s Day Birthday
My dad, being an astronomer, loves to wish us a “happy vernal equinox.” The vernal equinox is the first day of spring when the day and the night are exactly equal. (Vernal = green, Equinox = equal night) While the official vernal equinox is scheduled for March 20th, Phoenix is predicted to have a 6:37am… Read More Happy Vernal Equinox, Phoenix!
Yes, we’re now riding the exciting house hunting roller coaster! It’s hard to believe, but so wonderful to dream of having our own home! The massive drop in housing prices here in Phoenix, combined with the low interest rates and the first-time home buyers’ tax credit, make this the ideal time for buying a home.… Read More The Hunt Is On