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, […]
Seeing
Each year I splurge on the Newbery Medal Award-winning and Caldecott Medal Award-winning books. If you follow the children’s book awards given out by the American Library Association, you’ll know that these awards (in addition to many others) are decided in January, and this past Monday was this year’s announcement day. [My interest lies in […]
Barred Owl
This past fall, right before we left for the adoption, Dan came racing down the stairs, talking on the phone, but motioning out the window, frantic for me to see something. We have many large windows all along the south of the house, so we get to see various things throughout the day, if we’re […]
Why I Write
Have you ever had a disagreement with someone, and in your frustration, you grow increasingly angry and defensive, rather than stopping the escalating terror and asking yourself, “Why am I angry? Perhaps I can use better words to express myself.” I’m not talking about swear words (although with some people, I’m sure this works exceptionally […]
Parenting Doldrums
As any new parent, I’m feeling a little worn around the edges–exhausted, depleted, and discouraged. So, I’m ready for our upcoming trip to the southern regions of this world where there are sandy beaches and ample sun and fabulous food. It will be good for continued bonding with Liliana and good for the spirit (because, […]