Before in my blog, I’ve given you a handful of quotes, since I’m an avid collector of them. Because they’re so pithy and punchy, they sometimes carry more weight than a pageful of prose. Today, I give you more. I’m in the midst of sorting things out in my mind and am not able to […]
Remembering the Joy in Living
Today, I’m going to share two poems. The first encapsulates what I feel when I open the windows and doors in the spring–and hear the wind in the trees, the birdsong in the air, the chatter of squirrels, the rush of the stream down below. The second is my experience now. I can’t find God, […]
The Story of B
It’s not often that I read a book and come away feeling devastated, but devastated in the sense that all I’ve ever known has been called into question–legitimately and rightly. Brad, a friend of mine, had recommended Daniel Quinn’s Ishmael, to me last fall, right after he read an advanced copy of Eve. I devoured […]
Kiss the Girl
For those of you familiar with The Little Mermaid soundtrack, you’ll know that this song is on it. It’s a remake by Colbie Caillat. Liliana recognized it right away, and began making a game of it. She turned to kiss me each time the phrase “kiss the girl” was sung, and if you know the […]
Have We Forgotten Something?
I’m the first person to have a rotten, no-good day when my computer breaks down or the internet isn’t working. It’s amazing how quickly I can decompensate when my ties to the world are severed. I mean, come on, people, I have things to do! And yet, we are in an incredible era–one that we […]