The Saturday Six

One.

One of the most helpful non-fiction books I've read lately was Christine Hoover's Messy Beautiful Friendship. I asked her if she'd be a guest on The Conversation Cafe so you could learn from her, too! She talks about the beauty friendship has to offer, but also the messes and obstacles that threaten friendships. Even if you have great, healthy friendships, take a listen; I bet you'll learn something helpful! (Listen right here!)
Two.

 I don't play golf, so it might surprise you that I'm mentioning this, but my sister plays golf and I often buy golf balls as Christmas gifts for her and her husband. I stumbled upon this post taking us behind the scenes of how Titleist golf balls are made. Pretty fascinating, even for non-golfers!

Three.

You know I have a huge heart for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep and the work they do for parents who have lost babies. I loved this article about how one couple incorporates their daughter's memory in their travels.  

Four.

We've had Phoebe for a week and a half now, and I'm learning her favorite "bathroom stalls." The other day, Ryan and I took her for a walk, and she was sniffing around like she had to go, but she wasn't pausing to actually go. He asked me what was taking so long, and I told him it was the wrong yard. We kept going, and sure enough, two yard later, DING DING DING! Apparently, according to this article, there's a science to this whole thing! Who knew?  

Five.

I love reading articles about unique homes. Check out this former Catholic church that was transformed into the cutest house! (Clearly a small Catholic church.) 

Six.

In a tough season right now? Here's some encouragement for you!