does fort worth ever cross your mind?

Last week, my six-year-old nephew Oliver and I jumped on a plane for Dallas. My parents met us at the airport, carted us around Fort Worth for a few days, and showed us what life at the annual stock show is like. While there, we . . . cringed at the thought of getting tossed on our heads, watched a cowboy work some calves, wondered … Continue reading does fort worth ever cross your mind?

Katie Schuermann, baby smoocher

About a year ago, you could hardly turn a page in the newspaper or a channel on TV without reading or hearing, “Where are the women?” It was an over-used, under-thought-out, misplaced phrase. It was supposed to evoke thoughts of back alley abortions, repressed women and hate groups (that means Christians) whose only purpose in life is to suck the joy out of it. “Where … Continue reading Katie Schuermann, baby smoocher

Reasons I Love Being Lutheran #2,104-2,107

Number 2,104: Have you ever noticed how cozy Lutheran couples get in church? (Ok, ok. So this isn’t unique to Lutheranism. Don’t cramp my style here.) I love that sitting in a church pew draws couples together; that as soon as the sermon starts, women tuck their arms in their husbands’; that dads put arms around daughters; that children put their heads on their parents’ shoulders; … Continue reading Reasons I Love Being Lutheran #2,104-2,107