

I'm Sorry, I Forgive You
I am lucky enough to be married to a pretty spectacular human being. He’s wonderful, but he isn’t perfect. This weekend he made a...


Good Guys, Bad Guys, and So Many Questions
Whenever we read a book or watch a movie together, my kids have one question. Actually, they have thousands upon thousands of questions,...


Liminal Space
I have this quote on a chalkboard in my house that says, “No matter how long the winter, spring is soon to follow.” Baloney. This winter...


When Words Fail
I am a words person. I love the written word and the spoken word. I love listening to people say the words and I love saying them...


Slow, Slow
This winter I fell in love with tea. My love affair with coffee runs long and deep, but my love for tea is new and exciting. It sounds a...


One Small Story
I’ve had some disheartening interactions lately. None of them have been a big deal, but they’ve all reminded me that the world is not as...


Quiet Work
When I was little I had visions of stardom. I can remember being six or seven and standing in front of the bathroom mirror, pretending...


A Wall I Can't Climb
It’s not that the first thirty years of my life were perfectly charmed. I had my share of struggles and heartbreak and hard times. ...


Projection
The other day my husband made a mistake that ended up causing us quite a bit of stress and hassle. It wasn’t intentional or malicious in...


I Dressed Myself!
My youngest daughter loves make up and all things fluffy and twirly. She also loves running and playing and climbing. Most days she...