Crystal RoweinModern WomenHow to Prepare for Your First MammogramGo to your physical appointment. “Now that you’re forty,” your doctor says, “let’s get you scheduled for a mammogram.” It’s okay to laugh…Oct 12, 2022Oct 12, 2022
Crystal RoweinModern WomenWhere Do We Go From Here?“Did you hear what happened in Texas today?” I ask my husband, while chopping asparagus for soup. I think our kids are in the other room…May 26, 20222May 26, 20222
Crystal RoweThe Best Kids’ Chapter Books We Read Last YearAs a homeschooling family, we read a lot of really great books, so it was hard to narrow down our favorites from last year. My favorite…Feb 8, 20221Feb 8, 20221
Crystal RoweThe Best Books I Read Last YearI worked really hard to diversify my reading last year. While the majority of what I read was fiction [and quite a bit of fluff], I did…Jan 24, 2022Jan 24, 2022
Crystal RoweWhen Christ Comes NearFour little outstretched hands wait patiently in the church pew as the body of Christ comes near.May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Crystal RoweinILLUMINATIONOde to the Fisherman’s WifeOde to the Fisherman’s WifeMay 4, 20215May 4, 20215
Crystal RoweChasing DreamsThe counter is covered with the day’s supplies. Colored pencils, base ten blocks, workbooks, toys.Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021
Crystal RoweWhen Home is Where You AreI park on the street by the newest coffee shop in town and step out of my car, reminiscing about the house we tried to buy a few years ago…Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021
Crystal RoweOh Croup!The baby is 7 months old and is finally asleep in her crib for the first time. Ever. We are in the living room watching The Voice, not sure…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Crystal RoweVaccines and A LipstickI’m sitting in the observation room at the vaccination site just down the road from my house, waiting to make sure I don’t have any severe…Apr 9, 2021Apr 9, 2021