Last month, I went on a 24-hour retreat with a group of women from our church. That statement in no way conveys what a big deal this was. The last time I’d gone away all by myself was over fiver … Continue reading
One of my more vivid memories is of the time my sister and I decided to swap bedrooms for a while. We’d moved everything else, and it was down to the furniture. My mom and I removed my bedding, the … Continue reading
Flat Tire Moment /noun/: The point in time when, suddenly, a big person blows it. Said big person must stop what he or she is doing, evaluate the damage, and figure out the best way to repair and move on. … Continue reading
October 10, 2012 Hi Baby, Tonight I am sitting at the little coffee shop in our neighborhood. The leaves are starting to fall and the air is getting cooler. I am snuggled up in a big chair outside under twinkle … Continue reading
This past autumn was rough. It began promisingly enough: my two oldest daughters started preschool, giving me three glorious days a week with only the baby; I was cranking away on my writing and had just landed a bi-weekly column … Continue reading