From a young mom
“Let it be said I did it as well as I could and learned to wring joy out of every day in the midst of the glaring ordinary.”
Category: People
One last thing: The relationships of women
This applies to more than friendships with women. It applies to marriage, child-raising, and all manner of things. People are what you believe them to be.
Practical ways to make time for friendships
You wouldn’t believe how much talk time fits around chores, and conversely, how the work flies with a friend. But you’ll have to let it be a little messy.
Perspectives, Part 2: The relationships of women
What is wrong with me if she doesn’t like me? What does she say behind my back? Why am I always the instigator?
Perspectives: The relationships of women
Is it possible to hold too high a standard in forming friendships? How do you know if you are?
Stories: The relationships of women
Today my friendships feel rich, though sometimes spread too thin. But these are the stories I think of when I hear yours.
Observations: The relationships of women
I observe that in spite of our relational bumps, the overwhelming majority of us have people in our lives whom we can trust with our darkest stuff.
Survey: The relationships of women
You would think that friendships would come easily to us. You would think hey, we’re women, and good at this, right? You would think – but you would be wrong.
A survey: in which it’s your turn to talk
I’ve been wanting to hear from you on a couple of items for some time. Would you be willing to answer ten questions for me?
Thoughts on how to find a mentor
Life is about walking together toward Good. But if it had been up to me to go out and find a mentor, I might still be looking.