Worthy Causes for #GivingTuesday

November 29, 2016 Karen Huber

Last week I wrote for VOX about importing a little Thanksgiving spirit across the pond, so it should come as no surprise that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have also made the commercial voyage to the emerald aisle. Be proud - I have withstood all temptation.

So instead of spending money I don't have on things my kids don't need, I thought I'd share a few places where you can spread some love on Giving Tuesday (a charitable alternative to the commercial appeal of holiday shopping). These are orgs I've either donated to myself, volunteered for, or know the good people behind them.

Let's talk about the new blog

July 4, 2014 Karen Huber

Photo by Alexa Mazzarello on Unsplash — Photo by Alexa Mazzarello on Unsplash

So, thank you. For all the likes and the comments and the encouragement and such. I'm so glad that you're still around. Here is the 411 on this new place.

Let's talk about the old blog

June 28, 2014 Karen Huber

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I started The River Into Words when we were fresh off the boat in Ireland in 2008. We had a family blog, where I updated the parentals and our support base, but with the change in geography my brain bordered on sensory overload. We spent...

Flux

April 29, 2014 Karen Huber

A soul-friend of mine sent me a quote today, about writing and God and being confused, and how sometimes writing about God IS about being confused. One of these days she'll show up here and share her own confusing God thoughts with you, because I think you need to hear them like I needed to today... I'm confused, too. Not just about God and writing, but because I'm in flux. And this blog is in flux because I am in flux.

And my migraines have returned, with such shocking full force that I've had to step away from the computer, from the kitchen, and occasionally from the children, just to catch my breath and close my eyes and pray it passes. They tend to come when I'm distracted and anxious, when the trees are sprouting new blooms and the seasons change, when the world itself is in flux.

Nose-picking rhythms

March 5, 2013 Karen Huber

Asher picks his nose before falling asleep. Every night, without fail, it is the last thing he does before closing his eyes. I know this because I am always beside him, sharing his twin bed, listening to his music, trying to coax him to sleep. On nights like tonight it takes just minutes. He plays with a couple of action figures, rolls to his side, picks his nose and out like a light.

Other nights are long and loud and full of tears, his and mine.

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