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December 2013

December 06, 2013

‘Tis the Season

It’s below zero outside. Even though I can feel the cold seeping through the walls,...

August 2013

August 27, 2013

Happy Birthday Haley

We’ve been together eight years babe, and boy has it been a ride. A facebook...

June 2013

June 01, 2013

Substance and Spice

I worked second shift for 8 months. 30+ hours a week, going to bed...

March 2013

March 08, 2013

Oblivious to Privilege:Part Two

Part Two of Haley's Guest Post... The experience of living in two genders and perceived...

February 2013

February 20, 2013

February in photos

February has seriously been the longest month ever. Of course,...

February 04, 2013

The Habit of Peace

Every season is nice, but each one ends up feeling about 6 weeks too long...

January 2013

January 14, 2013

On Growing Older

This post was written by my wife Haley. Today I read a book titled, “In...

January 10, 2013

2013. I’m not used to it yet. The year sounds silly in my mind,...

June 2012

June 13, 2012

5 things I like about being a mom who works part-time

So, I have my first job outside the home since I got married. I actually...

May 2012

May 31, 2012

A Church Where We Are More Than Just Queer

The first time we went to an accepting church, it was only curiosity and sheer...

May 02, 2012

When Kindness Raises its Head

In seminary, we learned that people are often angry with, or have other issues with their pastor,...

April 2012

April 27, 2012

Unwrapping the Onion: Part 9: Starting a New Life

This post is the final post in a series. Please click here to start with...

November 2011

November 25, 2011

Snow, Peace, and Giving Thanks

Even though we live in Canada right now, we have still enjoyed taking some time...

March 2011

March 17, 2011

Discipline without Fear

We were at the grocery store, and it wasn’t the greatest day for Ms Drama....

October 2010

October 20, 2010

Do we practice what we preach? Why I cannot be anti-gay rights.

I was recently in a conversation with my evangelical cousin. She is a very sweet...

April 2010

April 12, 2010

Spanking made me into a mean mommy

"What's this?" asked Ms. Action. I turned away from the pot I was stirring on...

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