It’s funny to watch how people act when there is a new baby around. Everything stops, and instantly people who were just moments ago interacting as mature adults are now leaning in, making ridiculous faces and silly noises that would never be emitted under other circumstances. It’s a sweet sight to behold. When a baby […]
Always in an August Place
With the flip of the calendar page, August and her distinct characteristics have arrived. August is the most grown-up of the summer months. She has left behind the frivolity of May flowers and the giddiness of June’s shenanigans. The festivity of July now fades into the last push before harvest. In August the full bounty […]
7 Things to Remember on Election Day
This is a quick post written late at night, but it’s on my heart to say these things and not lose the opportunity to share them. Forgive the ineloquent introduction, but I don’t think anyone needs yet another recap of what the state of the nation has been in the weeks leading up to this […]
5 Songs to Listen to If You Just Need Some Encouragement
I paused just before going into the accountant’s office building and stuck my head out over the porch railing, listening. The faint music sounded familiar. In another moment, the bits and pieces of notes fit themselves together in my ear, and I smiled. I couldn’t tell what direction it was coming from, but someone was […]
Life Update and My Best Story of 2019
Greetings, world! It’s far past time that I revive this space on the interwebs, but it doesn’t feel quite right to dive back in to sharing thoughts on random topics without somehow first acknowledging my absence.Also, it seems necessary to acknowledge that we are here in the midst of a pandemic. I have more thoughts […]
Treasures of the Deep
Life is kind of like playing in the sand at the ocean. You pile it up in some places, smooth it down in others, and dig trenches, focusing all of your attention on building the vision in your mind. You pat the sides of your castle firm, then cup your hand and draw it down […]