jlepp_journey's blog

For some grace can be a rather loaded word. I'm not talking about the kind of grace that one receives from a mighty deity. I'm talking about the action of grace in our lives. I define grace as the space in our lives for failure, and what that can gift us. Failure offers gifts?

Sure.  Read More »

This I Believe

I believe that when you stop changing, you are susceptible to death. The world is constantly unfolding around us and in us. Life is the ultimate participation.

I believe in the wisdom of children's voices. My sons, Kiernan and Ehren, have spoken words that have knocked me down off my high horse and picked me up from pain.  Read More »

You can smell it. It is in the air. Fear is not far when the stock market is tumbling, banks are failing, and more and more bad news is assaulting us in every broadcast. The candidates keep swapping pokes and promises, and the generalities that sweep in their rhetoric is frustrating. Though it is what gets them the votes, so they deliver.  Read More »

I had a hard time deciding my "E" blog. But, hands down - eggs are the most marvelous creation ever. Scrambled cheese eggs are up there with nirvana. Eggs are always a frustrating thing to buy...when I am struggling whether it is better to try and buy the Cage Free or the Organic.  Read More »

Have we lost the American dream?  Read More »

Cuteness is completely relative. Though, You might remember the sticky sweet bears on Saturday morning cartoons. You know, the Care Bears?  Read More »