by Ruth Verkaik | Dec 1, 2017 | Books, Thinking
As with every reviewer, you need to know something about their tastes. A food critic who prefers Italian food will put Asian food at a distinct disadvantage simply by their tastes. Also a food critic who happens to be a pastry chef will have even more to say about a...
by Ruth Verkaik | Oct 4, 2017 | Theology, Thinking
She said, “The doctor saw a questionable spot on your mammogram yesterday and wants to see you again. Can you come in today?” Her words made my heart stop and my thoughts fly. Why did they want to see me so soon?? I have no pain! Are they just being overly...
by Ruth Verkaik | May 4, 2017 | Theology
I’m sure you’ve noticed that phrase on this blog and definitely if you follow me and my hashtags on Facebook. It’s a crucial piece of how I think and what I write about so rather than assuming you understand… here’s how “Everything...
by Ruth Verkaik | Feb 3, 2017 | Theology
Have you heard of Jennie Allen and IF? I hadn’t. So last year when yarn artisan and fellow sub Katie told me about the gathering of women in Zeeland for a Livestream event from Texas, I was skeptical. When you take a bunch of women anywhere, put them in the same...
by Ruth Verkaik | Jan 21, 2017 | Writing
Halfway through January isn’t usually when people post their New Year things. But this is me and sometimes The Nerd Factory is on its own schedule. Though, most of it is due to that purple-collared furry thing on my lap. Her arrival has meant being up several...
