“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” ~Lillian Smith Blurry-eyed, cramped, and restless, I tap out this post as we are about halfway through the 14 hour flight home from…
Guest posting seems to be my theme of the week, with posts at Urban Times and Alise Write earlier this week. Today I have the featured post at Provoketive. True to Provoketive’s mission to “provoke the reader’s imagination through conversation and open up spaces of dialogue, learning, and hope,” today’s…
I am proud to have my first featured post today at Provoketive, an online magazine that strives to provide an open and engaging dialogue about life, faith, justice, and culture. There are some truly amazing and inspiring writers associated with Provoketive so I am pleased to be among such wonderful…
I am a do-er, a go-getter, a self-starter. I make to-do lists. I complete the tasks on the list. I cross them off the list. I make a new list. Inactivity makes me uncomfortable and, as a stay-at-home mom, there is no shortage of chores to be done – toys…
please… please.. please… I whispered the words softly, quietly. Please. Please. Please. I chanted the words silently, but strongly. As I stood in the bridal waiting room at the back of the church, ready to step out to a church filled with family and friends where my soon-to-be-husband was standing…
Last week I linked up with Stasha’s Monday Listicles for a list of “10 Things That Make My Life Easier and Oh-So-Much-Better.” I had so much fun coming up with the list that I’m going back for more Monday Listicles this week. The topic is 10 Guilty Pleasures, courtesy of…