Photographs and stories by Jim Grey

Tag: furniture

It’ll be stronger than it was before it broke

A story of a pivotal moment in my relationship with my youngest son. A chance to teach character, a chance to show grace.

8 November 2019
When life hands your family too many challenges, coordinated prioritization helps you stay sane

In time of great unexpected challenge, deciding what you will prioritize in your life is key to not losing your mind.

18 October 2017
It’ll be stronger than it was before it broke

A story of a pivotal moment in my relationship with my youngest son. A chance to teach character, a chance to show grace.

24 April 2017
Warm memories of my first apartment

Does a particular home in your past bring especially warm memories? What made the place so special? I’d love to hear about it in the comments, or better yet, on your blog — especially if you have photos you can share. Last month I shared this post about my first apartment, with some photos from just…

28 January 2015
It’ll be stronger than it was before it broke

I have a complicated relationship with the futon in my family room. My wife and I bought it while we were still married. The day we brought it home, I regretted the bright blue mattress cover that we chose. Later, as my marriage splintered apart, I spent a good year exiled to it at night.…

20 September 2013
Anchors

Do you have any possessions that connect you to times in your past? My end tables and coffee table came from a used furniture store just after I graduated from college and got my first apartment. A matched set in the fussy Colonial Revival style, they were inexpensive when they were manufactured, which was probably…

25 January 2013