Hello! Welcome to Always Orange. I’m glad you found me. You'll find I like to write about a variety of topics, ranging from faith to fiction to food to fashion. Whether I am teaching in my classroom or preparing a meal for family or friends, I seek to encounter God in the everyday moments of life.
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Category Archives: The Ordinary
Winter Fare: Soup for Dinner
A few weeks ago a snow storm passed through my area. Starting mid morning and ending later that evening, continuous, powdery snowflakes fell, resulting in approximately eight inches of snow. Since it was a Saturday, it was a perfect day … Continue reading
A New Year, A New Book
It’s Monday. The start of a new week and a new year—2017. On several occasions at Always Orange, I have professed my fondness for New Year’s Resolutions. Over the years, my practices regarding this tradition have adapted to fit my … Continue reading
Posted in Everywhere God, Good Reads, Publishing, Recommended Reading, The Ordinary
Tagged Good Reads, Publishing, Reading, Writing
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The Virtue of Mundane Tasks
I spent part of two days cleaning my kitchen floor last week. The linoleum flooring is ancient and hasn’t looked clean in the five years we have lived in this house. Don’t get me wrong, the floor’s been mopped before, … Continue reading
Would It Help?
I think there are two kinds of blog writers—those who can pump out pieces several times a week and those who post more sporadically. I certainly fall into the later category, especially as of late. On the one hand, this … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Thanksgiving 2015, The Christian life, The Ordinary
Tagged Movies, Thanksgiving 2015, The Christian Life, The Ordinary
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October Shorts
Ever since I stumbled upon the “short” format for a blog post, I have been hooked—especially during this busy fall season when blog writing takes a back seat. So here goes. Some recommendations and a reflection. __________________________________ Earlier this month … Continue reading
Posted in Books to Read, Out-of-the-Ordinary, The Ordinary, Work
Tagged books to read, Food, Out-of-the-Ordinary, The Ordinary, Work and Rest
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Living in Ordinary Time
Recently, a friend forwarded to me this blog post about “ordinary time.” If you are familiar with the church calendar this phrase means something to you. If not, keep reading for a fuller explanation. This essay was a timely read … Continue reading
Fall Shorts
Today marks the first day of autumn. For this season-loving girl, the promise of sweater-wearing days, orange-colored soups, baked-apple desserts, and spice-scented candles fills me with happiness. To celebrate this day, Anna and I went to Starbucks and enjoyed warm … Continue reading
Posted in fall, Favorites, Parenting, The Ordinary
Tagged fall, Favorites, Parenting, The Ordinary
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