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Girls’ Weekend + Reflection Q’s

Fourteen years ago, John and I moved to Phoenix with a 10 month old baby boy.  We had no idea how our lives would change by living in the desert for 4 years. Notably, it was the people we met who changed our lives the most. This past weekend I was in Dallas with 3 girlfriends … Continue reading Girls’ Weekend + Reflection Q’s →

Julie Uncategorized Leave a comment February 11, 2019 6 Minutes

How to Stand Your Ground after Saying No.

Sometimes saying no is the easy part. How do you stick to your commitment when push comes to shove? Here are some tips.

John Saying No Leave a comment February 7, 2019February 8, 2019 24 Minutes

How to Torture your Dinner Guests

Somewhere around 40AD, the Roman philosopher Seneca (also tutor to the young Emperor Nero) told the story of Calvisius Sabinus, who though very rich, was lazy mentally and struggled with his memory. The names of Greek and Trojan heroes that should have been on the tip of his tongue were routinely forgotten or butchered. (Imagine … Continue reading How to Torture your Dinner Guests →

John Uncategorized Leave a comment February 1, 2019 4 Minutes

My Matrix for Buying Organic

Some people are surprised to learn that I (Julie) don't buy everything organic. This probably goes without saying but I'll say it anyway: don't just take my word for it, do your own research.  And, I do not think less of you when you buy differently than me. Everyone is on their own health journey. … Continue reading My Matrix for Buying Organic →

Julie Uncategorized Leave a comment January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 5 Minutes

How to Say NO

It can be hard to say no. Here's why you should.

John Saying No 2 Comments January 23, 2019January 24, 2019 10 Minutes

Five Lessons Learned from Living Overseas

We spent six months living in the South Pacific. Here's a few things we learned.

John Uncategorized 2 Comments January 18, 2019January 24, 2019 18 Minutes

Mediterranean Meatball Bowls (recipe)

This is my family's new fav meal. I think in part because everyone has a bit of control over individualization. Inspiration came from a new-to-me restaurant I visited a year ago in the DC area called Cava. The idea for the restaurant is similar to Chipotle, except instead of Mexican, it's Mediterranean.  You walk down … Continue reading Mediterranean Meatball Bowls (recipe) →

Julie Uncategorized 2 Comments January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 4 Minutes

3 Ways You Can Reduce School Shootings

Last spring my laconic eighth grader came to me about the emergency contingency plans at his school. He was legit concerned about what would happen if there was an active shooter situation. Good convo. We moved on. But then he brought it up again. When he's talking to me more than once about a situation, … Continue reading 3 Ways You Can Reduce School Shootings →

Julie Uncategorized Leave a comment January 10, 2019 3 Minutes

The Simplest Way to Change Your Family

Just one more meal makes a difference. The Table is the intersection of Food, Family, and Faith.

John Uncategorized Leave a comment January 7, 2019 7 Minutes

The Most Valuable Commodity of Our Age

For seven years I drove my 1989 Chevy pickup around without air conditioning. It went out somewhere around West Lake, Florida while driving from Louisville to Orlando in the summer of 1998. That was the summer of raging forest fires across northern Florida, so not only did I almost sweat death, I about choked to … Continue reading The Most Valuable Commodity of Our Age →

John Uncategorized 1 Comment January 4, 2019January 3, 2019 8 Minutes

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