A rich, triumphant, drunken kiss. One that says, I don’t care what you think of me. A hungry embrace. This one’s by Ellen Bass. Whew. Yum. Gate C22 At gate C22 in the Portland airport a man in a broad-band leather hat kissed a woman arriving from Orange County. They kissed and kissed and kissed. […]
Surround Yourself with Art
There’s a thrill to surrounding yourself with beauty, don’t you think? Whether it’s a small bouquet of flowers…or a fantastic piece of art…or a song that burrows deep and won’t let go. Today, I’m going to share some wallpapers with you. For phones. For computer desktops. They’re my favorite right now. I love changing it […]
How to Heal a Broken Wing
Curiosity and empathy are two traits I crave for Liliana. Of course, they can’t be forced. She has to see Dan and me practicing both on a daily basis. How to Heal a Broken Wing by Bob Graham is a perfect tool to encourage growth and foster discussion in these areas. A boy named Will […]
The Faith Club
I’ve just had the most surreal experience in reading The Faith Club. I thought I was alone in my thinking processes (don’t we all?), but it turns out I’m not. I thought I had veered crazily from my faith, but it turns out, not so much. From religion, yes. From faith, no. Three women–Ranya Idliby […]
Moon Language
Admit something: Everyone you see, you say to them, “Love me.” Of course you do not do this out loud; otherwise, someone would call the cops. Still, though, think about this, this great pull in us to connect. Why not become the one who lives with a full moon in each eye that is always […]