Well, Journeyer, another week, another dollar, as the saying goes… Even though I shop all year long, I do sometimes find myself beginning to feel the pressure of all that has to be done during the holidays. When I hear that chatter in my head, I know… I know it is time to slow down, pause, and reflect on the … Read More
It’s All About That Base
Every winter for the past several years, Warren and I spend Monday and Tuesday evenings watching The Voice. There are many talented singers in this year’s competition, but of all the many songs that have moved me and brought me goose bumps, the one I can’t get out of my head is Anita Antoinette’s rendition of It’s all about that … Read More
Katie, a Kid’s Teacher Needs You!
Dear Katie, Maya Angelou once said, “When you learn, teach. At our best, we’re all teachers.” I say, “We can learn something new every day, if our minds are open to it.” That means that day in and day out we are all students and we are all teachers… I woke at 6:30 this morning, made breakfast for my daughter … Read More
The Eleventh Commandment and Other Tips from The (Great) Writer’s Codebook
“Don’t squish the bread.” All you moms out there know exactly what I’m talking about. We’ve conveyed those four words in all types of tones, though usually the command is projected with emphatic, if not menacing undertones. You’ll go without lunch for a week or Can’t cut the crusts off of crushed bread, Kiddo. I’m afraid I can’t relate to … Read More
A Bouquet of Fear
Back in July, BlogHer Family editor, Jenna Hatfield posed this question, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” I’ve been working on Fear: Is It Friend or Foe for more than a week now, but it’s just not ready, Friends. I feel this Fear piece needs as much of my undivided attention as this courage composition had, but right … Read More
Six Cents
This woman gave me money,even when I didn’t need it “Do you have six cents?” the cashier asked me after she rang up my $4.06 purchase. “No, ma’am, I’m sorry. I only have this ten.” “I have six cents,” the woman behind me said, and then fished coins from her change purse.I thanked her, this woman who gave me money, … Read More