“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 so proud to be guest blogging over at Alise Write today where I write about the transformative nature of unexpected relationships. It is one of my more vulnerable posts and includes a shout-out to an unexpected relationship (or, rather, an unexpectedly transformed relationship) in my life. The following is…
I’m over at Urban Times again today with a post about sustainability and the importance of buying local. The following is an excerpt, but you can read the post in its entirety here: “We have all heard the buzz word “sustainability.” But what does it really mean to be sustainable? …
The streetlight stood tall in the sparkling sunshine of midday. From dawn to dusk, passersby looked up, marveling at the effervescent blue sky and the wispy clouds, but never noticed the stark, utilitarian streetlight. The streetlight soared overhead with an unassuming confidence, knowing that come nighttime, its light would guide pedestrians and…
As we all know, today is Mother’s Day. A day filled with flowers and cards, family outings and brunches, smiles and hugs. The internet is filled with touching stories of a mother’s love, expressions of gratitude, and notes of appreciation. But here, I offer a different sort of Mother’s Day…