Journal

Typical Ames

When the Husband is Away

The house falls into decay. Every. Single. Time. Last year, Mo and I bought our first house. We love it. A little 1940s Cape Cod, it’s the perfect size for our little family. And all the relatives who are over quite regularly. Plus the college students we have over for […]

Typical Ames

Moving

I used to do a lot of moving. As a kid we lived in three different house on the same street in three years. As a young adult, I did the age typical move once a year until I finished law school. Less than a year ago, Mo and I […]

Journal

Summer Reflections

The last several days have been blazing hot here in Michigan, tempting me to wish that the temperature would drop a few degrees–or more. But I try to remind myself that not that long ago I was complaining how unusually cold it was for May and June and wishing that […]

Typical Ames

Posting About Not Posting

Though never expressly announced on here, I imagine those who still come by this blog from time to time have figured out that Mo and I have welcomed a baby boy into our family in the last year. S.E. Prime (clearly not his real name) turned 9 months old last […]

Devotionals, Journal, Typical Ames

The Subtle Sprouting of Spring

I’ve developed a pet peeve over the last six months to a year. I can’t stand people who complain about the weather constantly. Bewailing the temperature or what is falling from the sky seems to be the only status update some post on Facebook. Seriously, there were a few who almost […]