In a land far, far away – a state named Hawaii – exists this amazing, AMAZING sweet bread. I certainly must credit some pretty amazing ladies in my life for introducing me to it. First, my sister bought some from the local grocery store back in high school. Then, Julianne started eating it like it …
Category: Personal
One new person everyday.
Dasha shamlessly approached me, and asked me, “Are you Justin Graves?” Of course I said yes and I immediately was panicked – I couldn’t pick her face out of a line up, couldn’t attach a name to her eyes, and I couldn’t remember if we had met or not. Turns out Dasha wanted to be, …
“Full Circle.”
What does it mean to really come full circle? Does it mean that you realize your meaning/your calling/your vocation? Does it mean that you are in a position of leadership or authority after having been on the other side? Does it mean that you are coming around to realizing things that you haven’t seen before? …
Reflections on Easter
** DISCLAIMER: This post is a rarity. It’s one about religion. As noted, the purpose of this blog is to not only spread good news and recipes but also to be a journal that I can look back on and say, “Wow. I’ve changed.” My definition of my own religion is one that is changing …
Nothing like saying thank you.
On campus, one of my favorite places to eat is Au Bon Pain. They serve bagels, coffee, salads – on tours, I call it “Starbucks on Steroids” for those who aren’t familiar with the chain. As part of my mission to meet one new person everyday, I always try to write something witty on my …
FACT!
After what I would absolutely positively categorize under “challenging conversations” on a day like today, a good friend shared the following quote that just resonated strongly, so I wanted to share it before I head to bed. “The art of engaging in challenging conversations in just that…an art. Not everyone can do it tactfully.”
Sarah Sitting Down is very quotable.
After writing Sarah to praise her blog, she shot back with one of the best e-mails I’ve ever received. Sarah, thank you for your beautifully accurate words of wisdom. Also, thank you for your more than kind words pertaining to my post about Kate. It is so nice to hear how connected we all are …
How I keep my motivation.
A lot of times, people will ask me – how in the world do you not only find the time but the energy to keep going throughout the day? Well, I’m all about multitasking. I believe in being able to focus on many things at once – in fact, if you want to accomplish everything …