pursuing a life of purpose
Do not tell me it’s only a mental health problem when people shoot up churches and country music crowds like it is a video game series. Do not tell me you’re shocked at our current headlines when you see movies where people’s heads explode like fireworks and all the television on all the stations glorify […]
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Dear Humanity, Have you heard the stories about how good friends or spouses can sit in silence and never say a word? I say it’s because they are boring stiffs, but others say it’s because their peace and love for each other is so vast and their comfort with being still is so strong there […]
[Continue reading...]You guys know that I like to write funny things. I like to write heartfelt things about love and God and butterflies. Okay maybe butterflies are a bit dull. I rarely get on a soapbox. But today, I feel like delving into something that I just can’t shake. Last night I watched “Battle of the […]
[Continue reading...]Right now I am on a plane, headed to the rich crust of scenery that is Northern California, seated next to a handsome middle-aged man who is reading the paper. There is nothing abnormal about a nice-looking man reading the paper on an airplane. But I’m struck by the ring on his left hand, just […]
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Yesterday I saw a truck emblazoned with the marker “1794 edition.” Since cars were a twinkle in Mr. Benz’ eyes up until the 1880s, this seemed strange to me. In 1794, Frenchmen were being executed in a large-scale revolution. There was a whiskey tax revolt in America. Eli Whitney got a patent on the […]
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I sat in church and was agitated. I fiddled with my skirt. I twirled my ring around in circles. I looked out the window to the outside world, brimming with birds, the slow wave of oak tree branches, cars parked in the Texas sun. I longed to be there instead of here. I waited […]
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Ah, summer. The time of year when our kids, depleted from an arduous school term, are ready for some relaxation. After all, school is hard, with all those crust-less sandwiches, pressed smocks, French horn practices, and engaging philosophical discussions. I get it how students just need a break from it all. But summer can lead […]
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(1) Invest in the Proper Infrastructure: The key to success is a properly-designed toilet. I recommend those made by craftsmen in Portugal, where the ceramic is air-dried in the sun and there is a hand-carved seal of approval for quality. They may be more expensive, but my general rule of thumb is to pay five […]
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The rain came down, the stream rose, the winds blew, and beat against that house. Yet it did not fall, for it was founded upon the rock. Matthew 7:25 I recently moved. It’s closer to my fiancé, his children’s schools, a new life. I wanted a place similar to my old one. I longed for […]
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We are moving into a new house. This should be an opportunity to purge and go through things and start anew. One in this situation might say lovely things like “ah what nice closets!” or “my, this place is spacious!” My new house, however, has shag carpet, a sunken living room, and smells slightly […]
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Hello! My name is Amanda Hill and I'm a writer and lawyer in Austin, Texas. Take your time to look around, and welcome!
