1. Hair chop — I chopped my hair a couple months ago and I do not regret it! The bob has been trendy for a while now, and the more I saw how fun and cute it was, the more I wanted one. Well, I finally did it and encourage you to just go for it if you’re thinking about it! 2. Collecting and pressing fall leaves — A way to make fall last longer. This is an easy way to save your fall leaves, …
Why You Should (Consider) Watching Horror Movies
This post is written by my friend and former seminary classmate, Zach Adams! Zach is a youth pastor, husband to Victory, and life-long learner. In addition to his interest in Old Testament studies, Zach loves the way we tell stories through film. I hope I don’t get fired for writing this, because I’m a youth pastor who loves horror movies. In fact, I believe a healthy diet of horror can enrich …
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What Halloween Has to Teach Us
Happy October! Yellow leaves decorate the sidewalks, the air has a bite, and PSLs are a bit more acceptable. It’s the best month of the best season. Now that it’s officially fall, I’m starting to see people decorate for Halloween. Chicagoans do not back down. The Halloween decorations remind me why I love living so close to my neighbors—lawn after lawn after lawn has skeletons, spiderwebs, and …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Stargazing— Stargazing is underrated! It's so fun yet relaxing, free, and a lovely way to be in nature. One day soon, I hope to go stargazing somewhere really dark so I can see the Milky Way. 2. The Up Room — at the Robey Hotel! The Up Room is a rootop bar with an incredible view of the city, swanky indoor seating, and unique cocktails. 3. Pink toilet paper — IKEA has pink toilet …
What I Love Wednesday
1. This interview with Tish Harrison Warren and Abram Van Engen— Okay, sadly this article is not free. But I love NYT and I love this interview about poetry. Van Engen says, "Poetry and poems begin with an understanding that knowledge is gained through a kind of experience of the world." 2. Barbie, obviously — The movie, the album, the wardrobe, the marketing. I'm so glad I get to live during …
What I Love Wednesday
I've really had to narrow down this week's list since I haven't gotten around to posting in a bit! 1. Mary Oliver's Devotions — Inspired by my friend Lanie and her love for poetry, I got this book by Mary Oliver. I wasn't always sure that I could read poetry, because in the past I've found it difficult to understand. But I'm learning to sit with it longer! Her poetry is beautiful and makes me …