a featured piece is relaxing with friends over an extended dinner, candlelight flickering, sharing stories with no consideration of the passing time.
finding grace
“When it is time to go, you thank God for what He has given you and you hope that you have made the lives of a few people a little better.”
healing addiction, person by person
The truth is, I was not a wine connoisseur. I can’t even remember if I liked the taste. I drank because the wine gave me something very tangible and I liked the way it made me feel.
muddled
With no set plan, we haphazardly stumbled upon treasures: a leopard, five white rhinos and a baby giraffe, as well as small giggles and connections with each other that might have been missed.
thank you, mom
Over time, I settled into my new role as Mom, and when I wasn’t thinking about or reacting to our children and their many needs, I began to consider my own Mom.
it's more than just a bagel
An important and necessary part of being human is to be needed.
#WatchMyBack
Today, “watch my back” may not carry the same weight it once did or be about saving someone’s life, but it has evolved to mean fierce loyalty and friendship and I would argue that those are two qualities on which our life depends.