This article first appeared at thomrainer.com on July 9, 2016. The shooting deaths—and subsequent reactions—of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile are a reflection of how deeply broken our nation really is. Following those shootings, many of us woke up to the news of five police officers being gunned down—and several others injured—after a protest in Dallas… View Post
What My iPhone Stole From Me
by Christi Straub The first thing I reach for the in morning. The last thing I say goodnight to before bed. Always within arms reach. If not, I search until I find it. How could I live without it? Present in all my moments—the stressful, the memorable, the mundane. An ever-constant presence. Dulling the pain, lulling my anxious heart, entertaining my… View Post
The Best Father’s Day Gift Idea Ever!
My dad’s battle with congestive heart failure the past 23 years opened my eyes to a gift. Don’t misunderstand me. I wouldn’t wish what my dad has been through on anybody. Receiving three different heart pumps in six months has exhausted his body. His recovery is slow, but his will to live unmatched. Three… View Post
How To Get Your Kids and Teenagers To Talk To You
I’m a “doer” parent. Since we moved to Nashville a few weeks ago, there are approximately 2.584 million things to do throughout the house. With two kids three and under however, that number raises by about a half million each day. If I can get the kids down to bed early enough, I could… View Post