a sacred task
“Heart” is the Spiritual Journey prompt for this first Thursday in February. Thanks to Linda Mitchell for hosting. I’m constantly asking myself these questions: Is this story mine to… Read more a sacred task →
keys
My mom said, “Ruth, I hope you write this story.” So, Mom, here it is… Monday at 8:30 AM was the most recent court hearing in a series of multiple… Read more keys →
building snow people and things
“Building Snow People + Things”: I get overwhelmed with sorting out which stories are mine to tell and how to frame the kind-er truth. #sosmagic #adoption #fostercare
settle
A dog can be trained to be calm. At first I thought this was an impossible notion because of the natural inclination of a puppy. Yet, the more I considered… Read more settle →
forty-two.
Today, I am forty-two. I had to bump around the calculations to figure out the correct age. I lost track around 29. I know that seems cliche, but it wasn’t… Read more forty-two. →
favorite
This is my favorite Christmas picture. Time: Christmas eve, after all of the hubbub is finished for the day. Event: After opening the traditional Christmas even present of jammies +… Read more favorite →
Christmas Packages
I bought fancy wrapping paper after Christmas last year and stored it under my bed. I’ve never had fancy wrapping paper, mostly because the pragmatic part of me thinks it… Read more Christmas Packages →
Returning to My Roots
This picture of my backyard from earlier this week does not capture the beautiful weight of the moment. I stood on my deck and steadied my breathing. The rainbow bridged… Read more Returning to My Roots →
The Promised Land
[Celebrate This Week No. 238] I hope you still want to celebrate with me, because things are about to get good. I say that with my feet firmly planted on… Read more The Promised Land →