Joy Phenix's Blog

In order for something to become clean, something else must become dirty. (from Imbesi’s Conservation of Filth Law) There isn’t much in my world that needs cleaning more than my heart.  I can be shockingly self-centered and demanding; I am proud and rebellious in ways that I can’t even describe.  Much of the time, I [...]

I’ve been reading the Harry Potter books to my kids, and it’s getting a little emotional for them.  I  knew the intensity of the stories would be a stretch for my 7 and 9-year-old, but I knew they’d love the story.  True enough, there’s no turning back now, so we’re knee-deep into them, emotions and [...]

I have a short list of favorite words that consistently make me smile.  For instance, I think “kerfuffle” is a perfect way to describe a little scuffle or disagreement.  I have a friend who makes me laugh every time she says “thimble” because she thinks that word gives everyone a lisp.   I also love [...]

In yesterday’s post, I highlighted the idea that a person who overcomes great conflict to get what they want ends up with a more meaningful story. The video below is an example of that principle playing out in real life.  It is a truly amazing story born of conflict and met with the persistence and [...]