Six years ago, we walked into the hospital a duo and came out a trio. Six years ago, everything changed. My heart, mind, and body were twisted and curved, expanded and transformed to take on new shapes, new roles, new perspectives. Our patience, willpower, and commitments have been tested and…
It’s Monday again and this week I called the topic over at Stasha’s place for her weekly Monday Listicles. If you didn’t read last Monday’s post, the topic is “10 Ways You Are Different Than or the Same as Your Younger Self.” This topic has always fascinated me. In some…
The following post originally appeared at Quest for Meaning on October 9, 2012. “Wasn’t that the definition of home? Not where you are from, but where you are wanted.” —Abraham Verghese, “Cutting for Stone” I was born and raised in rural Wisconsin. Our town had a population of just over…
I was a shy and timid girl, afraid of many things – new people, new places, disappointment. But despite my relative shyness, I had a happy childhood and I never doubted the fact that I was loved and cared for. Education, opportunities, and respect were freely given and continuously reinforced.…
Lucky me! Stasha at The Good Life has picked me to choose the Monday Listicles topic for next week. Since I first started blogging back in February, I have been a huge fan of the Listicles. While I don’t post a Listicles topic every week, I try to contribute to…
There is a restless impatience in the air, a twitchy and fidgety unsettledness as if the cosmic soul knows that is about to undergo a massive transformation. The Earth is raiding grandma’s antique jewelry box and bedazzling itself in fiery rubies, rich garnets, golden citrines, serene emeralds, and intricate jades.…