July 18, 2016
by jenniferpuryear
I saw a bumper sticker the other day that seemed about right: What this says to me is: Be humble. You might be wrong. It’s likely that you are wrong at least in part. I also love this church sign on Hillsboro Road: Is it possible to be both deeply humble in your approach to the world – and sufficiently courageous? I don’t know. Three …
July 2, 2016
by jenniferpuryear
Today’s post checks in with Todd and Kate McKee on summer pleasures, summer memories, and summer reading! Todd McKee is, among other things, a craftsman of words and of wood. He’s an attorney by day and a woodworker by night (or weekend), giving him exactly the right background to co-found the nonprofits ToolLife and Sewn Together. Both organizations equip and train disadvantaged people to learn job skills and make …
December 17, 2015
by jenniferpuryear
With great pleasure I share the last installment of Bacon readers’ top picks for 2015! It’s not too late to get these books wrapped and under the tree… and it’s always a good time to treat yourself to a great read! From Kate McKee: My favorite read of 2015 was Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. I picked it up when it came out late last year …