Earlier this year, I began (and then grew distracted [oh, look! A cute little bunny!] so I set it aside on my kitchen table, where it still awaits my return) reading Bob Hudson’s The Art of the Almost Said. One of the first questions he poses, which I’ve been contemplating all summer as I chase… Continue reading The Stairwell & The Almost Said
My daughter says she wants to be an astronaut when she grows up. I used to say that, too. I always wanted to go to the moon. But you know… things change. You get old. At least, I did. But in her case, she may just grow up to be an astronaut. We went to… Continue reading Postcard from the Moon
I need to change my author bio. It’s not the bio you’ll find here on my website; rather, if you stumble across my writing via another writer (like Spider Babies, my Mother’s Day Guest Post for Robyn R. Smith. Subscribe to her inspiring Encourageminutes! Let me know you’ve signed up and I’ll send you a… Continue reading Changing My Tune… and My Bio
Imagine if we spoke about the loss of a limb the way we talk about the death of a loved one. “She’s in a better place.” “He’s not suffering anymore.” “She’s at peace.” “At least you had the chance to say goodbye.” “What a life well-lived!” Or my personal favorite: “Hold onto the good memories.”… Continue reading What Would Your Rock Say?
Recently, my dear friend and fellow writer, Robyn R. Smith, shared this story with me. It encouraged me and poked at my spirit so much that I asked her to share it with all of you as we approach Easter. If you're in a dark place this Spring, this beautiful piece is for you. Please… Continue reading God’s Light: A Holy Week Guest Post from Robyn R. Smith
