Eliana Osborn

...But not in the way you'd think.

Is anyone else with me on this? White foods are NASTY.

Now that I’m a mother, I’m much more sympathetic to a woman who just couldn’t take it anymore. Not saying I’d leave my kids in a parking lot and hope for the best . . . just saying that I can understand the impulse.

I look tired when I stay up too late. I also look tired if I get eight hours of sleep.

Help.

I’m not there yet. But I need to be honest—I’m closer to 40 than any other multiple of five.

Baranta is a new martial art focusing on traditional folk dancing and activities.

My husband is worried about stigma, about Owen feeling different, about epilepsy being part of his identity. Those are sweet concerns, really. And I get it — I love the kid too. I’d never want to make his life harder in any way.

For you, dear readers, who are thrilled with the teacher in your life — be it your own teacher, the instructor of your child, or even the person who does piano or karate — this list is for you.

Being a person of faith isn’t cool. It is very personal to me and not something I like to talk about a lot, which goes counter to the whole idea of ‘sharing the good news of the gospel.’