it’s one of those days…
I sent a text last night that read: Pray for us. It’s getting rough. Can you imagine only knowing tolerance? People endure you, but never encourage. People notice you, but… Read more it’s one of those days… →
what healing looks like
Growing up, I always imagined protecting my children from the world. I never even consider the possibility that my children could be hurt and scarred and battered. Parents are supposed to shield their children. Some days I feel like I’m a day late and a dollar short. There are those moments when I wish I had a magic wand and I could wave it and *poof* all would be easy. But then I look a little closer. There’s a lot of healing going on around here. To someone who isn’t… Read more what healing looks like →
writing life restarted
In November I knew I was going to put my fiction work aside until the new year. In December I knew I was going to put my professional writing to… Read more writing life restarted →
savoring story
Yesterday morning, during our first minutes of spring break, the kids opened our albums and were remembering. I love when they pull the albums off the shelf, open them up,… Read more savoring story →
spring break anticipation
It begins. Home.Board games.Bike rides.Imagination.Lego creation.Homemade lunch.Cookies.Train tracks.Art.Letters.Books.Bonding. This is the anticipation for a break that builds a family. Join us at Two Writing Teachers forthe March Slice of Life challenge.
eucharist
“I could not help but think that somewhere along the way we had missed what was radical about our faith and replaced it with what is comfortable.” — David Platt
sweet fun
{spring} sun and melting snow bright green buds on bony limbs blue sky holds the chill I’ve noticed quite a few haiku around the slice community this month. I’ve been… Read more sweet fun →
take the time
Today I found a poem in my inbox. As I read the words, tears pricked my eyes (and I’m not really someone who cries much). It’s the timing of the thing… Read more take the time →
purple sandpiper
Purple SandpiperSource: Wikipedia(Click on the image.) As Deb and I were walking out to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse today we noticed two men with binoculars. Curious about their conversation, I… Read more purple sandpiper →
Ruth Ayres Writes 