by Ruth Verkaik | Apr 11, 2020 | Theology
It’s Day Whatever over here at the Nerd Factory. Somewhere in my planner world, it’s supposed to be what’s usually known as “spring break” but that is not the case this year. Recently, I’ve read of friends who are so excited for the...
by Ruth Verkaik | Mar 12, 2020 | Theology, Thinking
As you can see, this post was going to be about Lent. But it seems today has been hijacked by COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus. My son’s 5th grade orientation was abruptly cancelled just hours before it started. Kids were full out crying in his class, they were so...
by Ruth Verkaik | Dec 17, 2019 | Books, Thinking
In the last month, I’ve been asked by several different people for book recommendations for the kids in their lives. I answered like I always do – then it hit me. If two are wondering, I bet a whole lot more could benefit from the same info. I hope this...
by Ruth Verkaik | Oct 10, 2019 | Books, Theology, Thinking
It was my middle son who told me that I HAD to read The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt. His older sister, rather than her usual contrarianism, actually joined him in his attempt to convince me. That’s how I knew it must be really good. But I confess, it took...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 10, 2019 | Books, Creativity, Words, Writing
It’s been awhile! But I’m back after a crazy busy summer with a great review for you! My friend Kate Motaung (moe-ta-oong) the brains behind Five Minute Friday has launched a new paper journal for the annual October writing challenge: 31 Days of Five...
