“There’s so much more that I could be. So many places that I’ll never see. So many lives that I’ll never meet. I’ll just dream…
Category: Personal Impressions
The Listener
He has opinions. He has beliefs. He is like anyone else in that he feels strongly about current events in the world and events in…
Books with Pictures
Since becoming a mother, I have read more picture books than I ever imagined I would. Brett and I are readers and want our children…
Discovering Amy Macdonald
I first learned about Amy Macdonald in Denmark in 2012. I walked into a music store with my parents and sisters and saw a large…
The Trouble with Favorites
As an English major, one question I am often asked is: “Who is your favorite author?” I hate that question. I assume that the person…
Radiating the Light of Christ
Last week, my husband and I took our children to visit my maternal grandmother (Mormor) in central Utah. She has a comfortable home filled with…
The American Search for Hygge
“Americans are so interested in hygge,” Mormor says, “but they will never understand it.” I first learned the word hygge while studying the Danish language on…
Childhood Christmas Traditions
I love Christmas. It’s my second-favorite holiday. Even though our finances are tighter now than they have ever been before, I still enjoy the feeling…
Searching for Solutions to Pregnancy Problems: A Third-time Mom’s Experience
When I’m pregnant, like many women I visit various websites to find advice on how to deal with pregnancy-related issues. There are a few sites…
Confronting Depression
This week, I’ve been struggling with depression. I hesitate to talk about it for a number of reasons. The most obvious is the personal nature…