Monthly Archives: February 2012

When did “going out” stop meaning that you actually go somewhere?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Emily Okaty Wilson

I knew it was inevitable, this dating thing. After all, The Tortoise is smart, funny and beautiful. She is genuine and honest. Above all else, she knows how she wants to be treated too, which is much more mature than … Continue reading →

Posted in My Pajama Ponderings | Tagged dating, daughters, helping our kids mature, parenting, parenting teen girls, quality character traits, teens | 4 Comments

Giving God the left-overs

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Emily Okaty Wilson

I used to dread Sundays, even as a kid. It was always a mad rush to shower, get dressed, eat breakfast and bolt out the door for church. Most of the time the car ride was filled with frustration. “Why … Continue reading →

Posted in My Pajama Ponderings | Tagged Buddhism, faith, God, prayer, predetermination, questioning the validity of the Bible, religion, religious acceptance, universal salvation | 8 Comments

Do you have a bike? And if so, do you love it or hate it?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Emily Okaty Wilson

My mom was so excited to get an actual hand-written letter yesterday from a blogging friend. I’m not sure what impressed me more, the fact that she has made a good friend in a “complete stranger” or the fact that … Continue reading →