5 Quick Things #237 š
vibrant intersections, Scottish islands, the man in the arena, and mamas
Hi there,
Like you, Iāve been taking in a lot of the news when I can and, hopefully like you too, have been praying a lot for wisdom for those who shoulder our societal and political big decisions. Whew. Monumental things are afoot.
When moments are about sensitive, life-involving issues, like abortion, I find it more important than ever to remember the individual human beings behind the avatars online. Weāre flesh and blood speaking through the medium of digital pixels and code, full of nuance and past experiences and the weight of the image of God coursing through our veins. We would do well especially now to keep this at the forefront of our conversations. (Iām speaking to myself as much as anyone.)

5 Quick Things āļø
1. š New episode of A Drink With a Friend! š Particular places in the world matter, whether they're your grandma's childhood home or the Sistene Chapel. Going to them matters, too, and it's a privilege and honor to do so because the journey, the arrival, and the conversations once we're there shape us for the better. Go to them when you can.
2. Why do we remember more when we read something in print vs. on a screen? This is a helpful reminder, both for us and for our kids.
3. It was recently the anniversary of Teddy Rooseveltās famous āman in the arenaā speech (cue BrenĆ© Brown, if youāre familiar). Hereās the full text, and hereās a helpful explanation as to why itās such a good speech.
4. What a beautiful way to make streets safer for pedestrians! Pair that with this reminder of why we need to walk.
5. And finally, if you need something calm at the end of this week (I know I do), hereās the view of a simple life on a tiny Scottish island.
Currently Reading, Watching, Listening šŗ
The Biggest Little Farm (we watched it on Hulu)
Quotable š¬
āPerhaps it takes courage to raise children.ā
ā John Steinbeck, East of Eden #
Quick Links š
Italy! š®š¹
For the month of May, youāll get $250 off your registration for our trip to Tuscany if you sign up by the end of the month! Itās coming soon and you donāt want to miss it ā Iād love to have you there. All are welcome.
Question(s) For You to Ponder⦠š¤
In what ways are you thankful for the organic, biological gift of motherhood, no matter your relationship with your own mother?
Have a great weekend,
Tsh
p.s. An absolute work of art.
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