I'm thinking about what it is that God expects of us and what He wants me to learn. I realize that He has each one of us learn maybe even the same thing, but in different ways. It's like we try to shelter kids from things, but each person learns things differently; for some a lesson learned requires taking a much harder road than another. Why this is, only the Creator knows, but I'm learning that the phrase "you learn from your mistakes" is not just a cop-out for not making up for the wrong or stupid things you did, but it's true. It's basically unavoidable in a fallen world. I mean, with God's grace I am able to overcome anything, but I also need to realize that I need to see the person I'm becoming through my experiences and failures, not just simply beating myself up, which does nothing but give Satan the victory.

In other news, the kitchen has become my new best friend, taking my mind off other things at least momentarily to give me a sense of clarity and purpose, all while cooking chicken, making a sandwich and baking molasses cookies. I'm not kidding.

Manchester Orchestra Tuesday
(Daisy) May Erlewine Saturday

It's gonna be good, folks.

Who doesn't love hanging out in a coffee shop for hours on a rainy day? Add a good book and some good music... so beautiful.

Kava House is currently my new fave. The Panama brew is incredible.