I doubt I will ever be one of those people with a five year plan. If you're one of those people, know that I hold you in high esteem. We need you. I need you. What I am, is an ideator. Not only am I an ideator, but I am spontaneous with my ideas. They pop into my mind and, before I know it, I've got …
Every Little Thing: My (Little) Epiphany
I don't know, y'all. I've got mixed emotions about this book thing. I started a newsletter for people who wanted to follow along with the book-writing/editing/publishing process, and I think I wrote two — maybe three — issues before the whole thing just got to be too much. Writing a book is an …
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Cosmos
I bought a hummingbird feeder. And I spent ninety-eight cents on window clings with images of birds sitting on branches. And, I bought seeds. Cosmos seeds. I am good at planting flowers. I am not good at keeping flowers alive. But, every year, I have hope that the small seeds might …
The Beauty of Grace
My friend, Dawn Camp released a beautiful new book a few days ago. Have you seen it? Have you heard of it? Do you already have a copy? Dawn's book, The Beauty of Grace, soared to the very tip top (as in, #1) of Amazon's list of new devotionals! If you know Dawn, you know she is an excellent …
Iterations of Grace
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in ballet classes. Pink tights, with a seam down the back. Black leotards. Pink, leather ballet slippers with an elastic strap to hold them in place. Some of my earliest memories rise up to meet me from the hardwood floors and mirrored walls and barres onto which we …
In Which We Jump
There really are just a few weeks between today and May 1, when we gather together for JumpingTandem: The Retreat. Oh my goodness! Have you registered? Will you be there? Here? Last week, I took a drive up to the retreat center to meet with Dana and Brent, two of the most gracious people you will …