I caught the bug. I had kept it at bay for a while. In fact, I even thought that I might be in the clear and not catch it this time around. But last weekend I caught it. I have Olympic fever. I will admit that, despite my extensive…
These words have an uncertain future. The letters that are arranged to form the words, that are separated by punctuation in accordance with grammatical rules, have high hopes of becoming representations of thoughts and ideas, hopes and dreams, fears and insecurities. But will these letters and words, commas and periods,…
Have you ever felt like you are just barely keeping your head above water? Like the number of chores and projects on your to-do list are growing at a faster pace than tasks can be crossed off the list? Like you are emotionally, physically, and mentally stretched beyond your capacities?…
I am standing against the gym wall, one of only two girls who have not yet been chosen by a team. Pick me. Please pick me. Don’t let me be the last person picked. Please God. I push my glasses up my nose, cross my arms in front of my…
Spring is in the air. Tonight we will “spring” the clocks ahead one hour, temperatures are rising, and just a couple days ago I spotted a bright red cardinal perched in the tree in our backyard. Spring also means spring cleaning. The change in season and warmer weather inspires us…