Category living
Eternity is in the Pieces
Since being married we have moved often enough to make it tiresome. And in my short life thus far I have loved far too many people who are stretched across this globe. I hate moving, for so many reasons, but aside from all the packing and unpacking, calling utility companies, and finding new running routes, […]
Hate The Church, Hate Jesus
The Church, we treat her with such disdain. My generation may be the most critical of her yet. My generation, who claims open-mindedness and tolerance, is perhaps the most intolerant and insolent group when it comes to The Church. I include myself in that description, because I too have found myself quick to find fault […]
A Vote and a Poet
I received my ballot in the mail and felt that usual Election Day weight of dread. I hate politics, but voting is a privilege I don’t want to squander, so, I researched the candidates and measures and put my pen to paper. And Dylan Thomas’ words rang impossibly clear. Firstly, because I am thankful we […]
Sister, Walk Away from the Mirror
I keep reading and seeing all these adds and blog posts and makeup-less selfies where women display themselves; all shapes and sizes, praising themselves or others for their bravery. And if I’m totally candid, I find it frustrating. I am all for breaking down the stereotypes of the waif-like and airbrushed beings who cover magazines […]
I’m Back (and just a little sleep-deprived)
I’m back. After nearly a year of being silent on this blog of mine, I’m returning. Pregnancy with a toddler was exhausting, so writing, or anything besides sleeping, was not high on my list of to dos. And then, of course, I had a baby so writing really wasn’t a priority. But sleep is slowly […]
Oceans Never Fill 