I gained 60 pounds when I was pregnant. I was pretty sure I’d never lose it all, and certain that… Read more The skinny clothes I kept
Tag: contentment
Walk and chalk
“Walk. Chalk.” Each morning, as the hands on the clock tick and tock their way toward the number nine, Maggie’s… Read more Walk and chalk
Going off the grid
Last month, I sat at home with my daughter one chilly spring morning. Before my husband left, I had an… Read more Going off the grid
Dear Bethany
Thank you, Henry Petty, for asking me to write a letter to my old self. Spring 1996 Dear Bethany, You… Read more Dear Bethany
The real world
Someday, your father willbuild me a sunroomwith his hands. His sweat steadilydripping, devoted to craftingcontentment in my soul. And when… Read more The real world
Just wheat: Only what matters 