What would it be like?– I wander, alone, in quiet woods one winter night staring into the best sky I’ve… Read more The American sky, 1874
Tag: light
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
Father envy
I think eye rolling in church might be inappropriate. But I’ve done it my whole life—if not outwardly, inwardly. Confession:… Read more Father envy
As sick as our secrets
“We’re only as sick as our secrets.” I’ve heard friends say this phrase repeatedly in the rooms of recovery for… Read more As sick as our secrets
Dirtiest bath ever
When I was in Beijing as a college student, I took the dirtiest bath ever. After spending three weeks in… Read more Dirtiest bath ever
This little light of mine
Since my daughter’s name, Margaret, means “daughter of light,” and since my 2013 word of the year is light, almost… Read more This little light of mine
Crying over spilt coffee
After performing crib gymnastics and break dancing for half an hour, Maggie finally crashed and began her brief nap. I… Read more Crying over spilt coffee
2013 word of the year
In 2011, I was inspired by my friend Denise Felton to select a word of the year. In 2011, my… Read more 2013 word of the year
Getting it
This morning, as I read through 1 Chronicles, I came across a passage I’ve read and studied multiple times before,… Read more Getting it
Wading through the grey
Lately, it seems like I’ve encountered multiple situations which have not presented me with an opportunity that is clearly black… Read more Wading through the grey
Just wheat: Only what matters 