by krista | Oct 5, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Thirteen wasn’t my best year. I was heavily into perms. Addicted to hairspray. Hungover on blue eyeshadow. I slathered on baby oil when I went to the beach, where I read the entire Sweet Valley High series in one sitting. My double-layered shirts always matched my...
by krista | Oct 3, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
One of my former students is attending a Christian college. I asked if her school had a dress code. She said yes. I was waiting to hear a long list of what could and could not be worn on campus. Instead, she told me their policy was just seven words: “No crack in...
by krista | Sep 30, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
This is my son, Thomas. He is 10. He loves soccer, Big Macs, and potty humor. He does not, however, love girls. Yet. The other day, Thomas and I were talking, and we got on the subject of dating. I told him that someday, he was going to like girls. Really like them....
by krista | Sep 28, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
Because most of my life revolves around stories, I love when I see story elements in my life. I love to see how the Author reveals plot twists and repeats themes. I believe stories, like creation, reflect the presence and creativity of God. Right now, I am...
by krista | Sep 25, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized, Writing
People ask me if I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Nope. That has been a recent development. So then I started thinking of all the jobs I didn’t want to have. Those are more interesting than what I did want to be. That’s actually a pretty short list: Wonder Woman,...
by krista | Sep 23, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Five years ago, I directed my favorite musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” at my school. I was so excited about directing this play! But the part I always hate about directing is the casting. I hate posting that list, hate knowing some of the kids will be upset...
