I took a break. I went away for a long weekend. I went to Arkansas where I connected with a bunch of writers from (in)courage. It was a good, deep breath of fresh air. I needed a break. I think I've probably been running on empty a lot these days. I am home, now. The plane touched down …
Someone Who Believes in You
In middle school (wait! don't click away!), my English teacher's name was Mrs. Goodman. She was stylish and she knew her stuff. There is a lot about Mrs. Goodman that I don't remember, because I really didn't think she knew much about me. I figured I was just another student in her class. She didn't …
6 Links for Your June Weekend
Apparently, I've gotten stuck on the number six. I'm not sure it's such a bad thing, June being the sixth month of the year, and all. So, I think I'm going to ride this most current wave to see where it gets me. And that suits my personality just fine. I am not a planner. There are people who are …
6 Things I’ve Learned About Building Not-So-Perfect Community
Yesterday at church, most of the people I talked with had some measure of sadness going on in their lives. I'd walk up to a friend and ask, "Hey there! How are you doing?" And they'd say something like, "Oh, I'm okay." Which prompted me to ask, "Just okay? What's going on?" Each time, the other …
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Because it’s Strange Around Here
This is the strangest thing, and so I figured the best thing is just to come right out and say it because, clearly things around here are different and it would be foolish for me to keep on going along as if nothing has changed when we all know everyone sees right through a smokescreen. Last …
The Telling of a Story as it Unfolds
I am having a conversation with God. It's one of those one-way conversations, with me talking talking talking. I am also reading a book. A chapter about silence. I have stolen a few minutes at the end of the work day to indulge in this little luxury of reading beneath the colossal oak tree …