If I were to name a handful of songs that shape the rhythm of my life, I think I’d include a number of short ditties used in TV programming. Theme songs from Brady Bunch, Happy Days, and Cheers all give … Continue reading
A podcast that made my day
Author Archives: Kristen
A vacation for locals only
a classic “staycation” Continue reading
2017/Summer Reads
2017 Summer Reads It’s no secret…I love to read. But, it’s been increasingly difficult to balance the heavy dose of non-fiction that fills my office space with the soul-stirring fiction I love to get my hands on. In honor of … Continue reading
Going on a Safari without leaving town
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Lauren’s big wish came true this summer–she’s working for the San Diego Zoo. One of the perks of the job–besides seeing cool animals every single day!– is receiving discounts on some of the best behind-the-scenes experiences the zoo has to … Continue reading
Illustrate this!
I love writing in my Bible. And, I’ll also confess that I take a little pleasure in flipping through the pages and seeing which books I’ve spent a lot of time in. Mostly, I take notes to highlight interesting ideas … Continue reading
The annual Christmas letter [don’t worry…we’re not as put together as we seem]
Greetings from The Rietkerks in Southern California! The Rietkerk family has landed and set up home in rolling hills of Southern California. It took longer than we had first hoped…more than 9 months of looking, evaluating, making a few offers … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 