*Note: I am going to be reprinting some of my favorite posts from Onward & Upward blog, mostly because I want to be able to back them up in one place for future safekeeping. So I hope you enjoy the rereads. :-) Originally published on July 20th, 2006 at Onward & Upward. “…And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If…
Originally published on April 24th, 2007 at Onward & Upward The reason why I asked the question in the previous post is because it’s something Paul and I have been contemplating a lot recently. First, some background. When I moved to Atlanta two years ago, I got plugged in fairly quickly into a nearby Presbyterian (ARP) church. I joined the choir, made friends, and enjoyed the service. Paul moved to Atlanta a year ago and since we planned to get…
(Sorry this post is so long! You can download a pdf of this post here.) I’ve wanted to do a post on birth control for a while. Several people have asked me what methods we use, since we have opted not to do any hormonal birth control. I wanted to help by giving some more detail on the options available should one choose to go this route, for whatever reason. First, let me say if this topic makes you uncomfortable,…
I read this interesting article today, entitled: Study: College students more narcissistic. Being a recent college graduate myself, I have noticed the inward and “me-focused” attitude that many of my peers – and even myself – sport. Today’s college students are more narcissistic and self-centered than their predecessors, according to a comprehensive new study by five psychologists who worry that the trend could be harmful to personal relationships and American society. “We need to stop endlessly repeating ‘You’re special’ and…
Originally published on February 20th, 2007 at Onward & Upward When I was in middle and high school, I ran track. I started as a sprinter, and then moved to long distance. I didn’t excel at either – I think my race was more the 400 m – but I stuck with the long distance for a long time. Sometimes it was so hard to keep going… Panting heavily, my chest aching, my muscles screaming for respite. Those races would…