This post may be my most controversial post to date. I’m going to address what might be one of the most divisive and provocative issues facing our society today. No, it’s not marriage equality or the protection of women’s reproductive rights. It is not the upcoming presidential election, the vulnerable…
“Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s seasons.” ~Author Unknown Summer vacation has officially started for our family. School is out. There have already been a few dips in our neighbor’s pool (thanks, neighbors!!). We are heading up to Wisconsin later this week for a couple of days on…
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…
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…
When I received the photo for this week’s Photo Inspiration Challenge, I initially drew a blank. Cultural syntax, general linguistic norms, and inspirational quotes all represent growth as a positive aspiration. But what does it mean to grow? And is growth always a positive thing? As I thought more about…