state of a life

by | Jan 30, 2012 | faith, Home

We watched the State of the Union address last week, and when I say watched I mean it was on for 10 minutes and then I turned it to American Pickers. But it’s the end of January, a good time to think about the state of where things are right now. My sister did a...

for your weekend

by | Jan 28, 2012 | for your weekend

May you know beyond doubt or shadow that you are loved, and may your sky be blue enough this weekend for you to look twice. May you see the gifts hiding under piles of worry, see the dream behind the fog of fear, and find the time to take the long way home. And may...

10 opportunities to be a graceful superhero

by | Jan 26, 2012 | faith

While driving in traffic. When you’re right, but they don’t know it. On your birthday. In your area of expertise. When you’re running late. When they’re doing it wrong. While pregnant. When you’re overlooked. When the telemarketer calls....

one thing not on your to-do list (but should be)

by | Jan 24, 2012 | breathe

The good girl speaks loudly today. She is a cloak of shame and a ball of fire and a pointy finger and an evil laugh. She is rude and polite and two-faced and genuine and knows just how to push my buttons. I kind of hate her. And also want to be her. I will never out...

for your weekend

by | Jan 20, 2012 | for your weekend

May this weekend bring Truth that speaks louder than critics, peace that weighs more than fear, and rings for your fingers that make you feel like a lady. Raise your face to sky when the sun comes out and fold up your legs in warm blankets when it doesn’t. Be...