Faith, grief, and spoken word resources
We first met Martha at a pizza parlor on the other side of town in early 2006. It was way past the lunch hour, but my husband’s doctor appointment, which had gone long, had kept all of us from eating. Our daughter was only a few months old and went everywhere with me—the grocery store, […] Read more…
We just finished our bathroom remodel last month and it was a whopper of a DIY project. But the good news is we did everything ourselves (except for the plumbing) and managed to do it on a budget! Our original bath had some great features. Yes, the sink is a vintage dresser that I loved, […] Read more…
“How many children do you have?” asked the clerk as she scanned groceries across the checkout. Even though she was making small talk, I really didn’t know how to navigate around the awkwardness of my answer. If I said one child, my daughter who was listening to the conversation, would correct me. “I have two […] Read more…
We’ve come so far, I guess I’m proud And I ain’t worried about the wrinkles around my smile I’ve got some scars, I’ve been around I’ve felt some pain, I’ve seen some things, but I’m here now. —Macklemore, “Good Ol’ Days” Recently I talked to a grandmother who has more optimism that most 40-year-olds I […] Read more…
From pumpkin spice to bonfire s’mores, fall has all the good stuff. Here are my seven favorite things about fall: 1. Making warm and hearty soups, like chili, tomato or chicken noodle There is something so basic about soup. Yet, it makes me feel like I’m taking special care of my family, filling them up with warm […] Read more…