I’ve read the Christmas story in the book of Matthew at least a dozen times—too many times, maybe. I mumble… Read more Channeling Ginger Rogers
Tag: life
Mama said, part 7
“Starving kids in Africa would love that pork chop,” my mom stated, twirling her spaghetti around her fork. I rolled… Read more Mama said, part 7
The life I always wanted
Tuesday didn’t seem extraordinary in any way. I woke up to the sound of my baby calling for Daddy.… Read more The life I always wanted
Red lights
I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember. Even as a little girl in the back of… Read more Red lights
First
First time I had sex, I was raped. First marriage failed. First gymnastics meet, I dislocated my elbow. First job… Read more First
Drowning the crocodile
I feel like Captain Hook every day. I hear the tick tock of an invisible clock, and at times, it’s… Read more Drowning the crocodile
Setting down the bucket
Life is incredibly short. I was reminded of this yesterday when my husband learned that a friend of his from… Read more Setting down the bucket
What I’m listening to
It’s hard to resist the temptation to listen to the Sirens of the past. In fact, living in the moment… Read more What I’m listening to
Can these dry bones live?
Tonight I got the news that my stepmom died after spending weeks in a coma. I feel a weight on… Read more Can these dry bones live?
