All Boyds, all the time.
When Jon and I went to the U2 concert in late June, I merely expected to have an excellent time rocking out. I didn’t expect that it would spark a full summer of serious reflection on the way my soul has been formed by listening to U2 over the past three decades. Continue reading “U2 kept my soul tender: Reflections on the profound influence of the world’s most famous band”
Sometimes reading good books together can lead you onto paths that you are not expecting — just like life. Continue reading “Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon”
Today is the first birthday of our dear “kittens”:/news/2015/how-we-became-cat-owners-the-story-of-franny-and-pepper/, Franny and Pepper. Adorable as they may be, we feel that it is appropriate to give a fuller picture of their characters by telling the story of one of their most heinous crimes — and its effect on all the creatures in our household. Continue reading “Remembering Pearlio: How to have a fish funeral”
With two daughters and a lifetime of experience as a female, I have a few things to lament about the way our world treats the ladies. Continue reading “For the Sake of My Sisters”
I was browsing through a copy of Shakespeare’s sonnets the other day and came across one that begins: _When forty winters shall besiege thy brow…_ “Excellent!” I thought. “This will be perfect for my fortieth birthday!” Continue reading “In which I take issue with Shakespeare and invite you to my 40th birthday party”
In the spirit of tying up loose ends and working on my 2015 goals (“write more!”), let me offer this story of one of the most significant changes in our household last year: the tale of a family who adopted two kittens, one mother’s reluctance, and the glorious craziness of pet-ownership that has ensued. Continue reading “How we became cat-owners: The story of Franny and Pepper”
Yet again this year, we are sending out a blank Mad Lib for the fun-loving among you to create your very own version of a Boyd holiday letter. But if you’re curious about the official version, read on.
Continue reading “Look out! It’s the 2014 Boyd Mad Lib!”
Mary gets to keep her choice, and we do too. Continue reading “It Won’t Be Taken Away — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 12”
Let’s talk about the dreamer and the worker — if that is an accurate description. Continue reading “Comparing the Sisters — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 11”
Mary, you’re making Martha uncomfortable. Continue reading “It’s Counter-Cultural — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 10”