Poetry:
Tiqvah, hope, God, nature.
Tag: silence
The best and worst of 2015
The truth is I’ve never read The Tale of Two Cities. After spending 20 minutes scouring SparkNotes—yep, SparkNotes (the shame… Read more The best and worst of 2015
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
Keep fishing
There’s a reason so many old men sit down by the river after they retire for hours each day, staring… Read more Keep fishing
Benign
“Will you make me some flan?” I scribbled this barely legible note with my left hand while nursing my daughter… Read more Benign
Greener grass
This morning, I awoke to the adorable chatting and fussing of my nine week-old infant daughter. Moans and groans followed–not… Read more Greener grass
Opening our mouths
“Silence is often the loudest voice.” It’s one of my favorite quotes, and it applies to so many situations. But… Read more Opening our mouths
Not even once
In the book of Esther, the name of God is not mentioned. Not even once. Esther’s cousin Mordecai refused to… Read more Not even once
Opening
Those who know me know that music speaks to me… and in some cases, God speaks to me through music.… Read more Opening
Just wheat: Only what matters 