Category: Celebrations
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Best of: A Graduation Reflection
Last Sunday, The Stony Brook School honored the class of 2020 with a parade up Chapman Parkway. Graduates and their families rode in decorated cars while faculty and staff lined the sidewalks, cheering and clapping for each graduate. More than once, tears threatened to spill down my face while a swirl of emotions ran through…
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A Postscript and a New Word (Expression?) for 2020
First, an update. Brad’s back is much better! After spending nearly two weeks on his back (almost our entire Christmas Break!) he received a helpful nerve-block injection that made it possible for him to stand, to walk, and basically to do normal life again without severe pain. In some ways, we are still reveling in…
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A Sane Approach to Food
Yesterday, while returning from a family weekend in Michigan, I read my latest copy of Real Simple. To my delight, I discovered a refreshing piece entitled “Balance: The Clean Eating Rules to Follow and to Break.” Finally. An article that handles food in a way that doesn’t heap loads of guilt on the reader and…
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On 25 Years of Marriage
I was 20 years old when I married Brad. He was 23. He loved my spunk and zest for life. I loved his quick mind and the fact he was a good conversationalist. We were kids, really. But we loved each other and we loved God and we trusted that our love would work the rest…
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Always Orange on Grilling a Pork Tenderloin
In June, I wrote about my desire to grill a pork tenderloin. I’ve eaten my share of tasty pork chops, pork roasts, and pork tenderloins over the years, but have never grilled one. Last Friday, for Brad’s birthday, the two of us undertook the challenge. In reality, it was much easier than we thought. I…
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In Celebration of Marriage
“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land….Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs 31: 23, 28 It’s not everyday that a person celebrates a 50th wedding anniversary. And it’s certainly not everyday that one celebrates…
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5 Favorites about Cruising
I feel a tad sheepish writing this post. Last week at this time I was in Grand Turk, enjoying white sand, sunshine, blue skies, and warm temperatures, such a contrast from the snow/slush combination outside my door. I also realize how lavish this sounds. Another cruise? Two years in a row? Does it help if…
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May Thoughts
It’s that time of year again. Another school year draws to a close and the deadlines, responsibilities, and commitments loom large. It’s a time where if don’t write something in my calendar, it can be easily forgotten. It is also a time of celebration. Living in a boarding community where the students become like extended…
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Why You Should Read Bread and Wine
My blog posting has been sporadic for the past month. Easter Break, illness, hosting family, and taking care of life’s duties are my excuses. BUT, I hope that this post will make up for the silence. Since reading is a love for many of you, it is my pleasure to introduce a book that I…
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Season of Gratitude
I write this post from the Midwest while visiting both sets of families. Our time has been marked by food, relaxation, movie-watching, and a sense of gratefulness. The push to Thanksgiving Break is over and for the remainder of the school year the breaks will come at regular intervals. What a fall! From juggling teaching…
Alicia Brummeler 