Those of you who solved the puzzle—or read the posted solution—noticed that we used a quote from Jonathan Edwards. (Turns out that everything Edwards ever wrote down is archived and searchable at http://edwards.yale.edu.) The larger context of the quote came from a section of Religious Affections where Edwards wrote on Christian fortitude. We thought it [...]
Valor, Someday before you’re too old you may wonder what was going through your parents’ heads when they named you. The runner-up—in case it makes you feel any better—was Vigor, a name your mother remembered from a book, Seventh Son, by Orson Scott Card. That was the first name that actually got us thinking about [...]
Amusing things I’ve read recently: “Josiah! Just a guess… I haven’t even looked at the puzzle, but it’s my brother’s name and seems to fit the categories. Maybe I’m right?” “Well, I had just a few minutes to spend on the puzzle this evening, and apparently, he will be Amado Varfanseartlibamacies Gjertsen. Fantastic choice–I love [...]
Tomorrow is the anniversary of Dora’s 16-week ultrasound. The one with that awkward silence, when the technician didn’t answer our chirrupy questions and finally fled for the doctor. The one that told us her heart was still and she was gone. June 18 was her birthday, so Happy Birthday to you, Dora Jewel, precious gift. [...]
Our blueberry and peach picking over the last two weekends fell on either side of a vacation that we took up to north Georgia, where an uncle and aunt of Abby’s own a rental cabin. It was a great time for both of us to get away, with Abby just having finished her school year [...]
