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June Reading Memo: Summer Recommendations

Some books I've read over the last month that I think you might like.

John Monthly Reading Memo, Reading and Reflections, Uncategorized Leave a comment June 17, 2020 4 Minutes

Don’t Wait around for the Bread to Rise: Reflections on Passover, Palm Sunday, and Staying Put.

Reflections on Passover, Palm Sunday, and Staying Put.

John Uncategorized Leave a comment May 1, 2020 3 Minutes

Stop Letting Drivel News Change You: Top Books of 2010-2019

Your subconscious mind builds a mental picture out of the material you permit to reach it, “Like a wax plate recording everything,” even shaping your sense of right and wrong. 

John Uncategorized Leave a comment February 28, 2020 9 Minutes

Top Books of 2019

Here's a few of the books I read this year that you might also enjoy.

John Uncategorized 1 Comment January 3, 2020 5 Minutes

Say No to Hurry

If you're tired of rushing around without even knowing why, then learn to say NO to hurry.

John Uncategorized Leave a comment September 9, 2019 14 Minutes

Crowd Pleaser, Easy Freezer: Mexican Lasagna

Our teenager, like many teens, has a desire to spend money and is busy beyond belief (no time for a job).  Enter: cooking for money. At Christmas, he made The Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls - they sold like hotcakes. To make money for his Winter Formal, we decided to try savory. I say we because I … Continue reading Crowd Pleaser, Easy Freezer: Mexican Lasagna →

Julie Uncategorized 1 Comment February 26, 2019 3 Minutes

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, 2019February 25, 2019 6 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

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

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