I think it is odd when one of my senses highjacks my day and becomes the lens for which everything else comes into focus.
I Think I Missed the Point
Sometimes I miss the significance of a small moment.
Sometimes I miss the significance of a small moment.
Let’s Clean This Up
I've done a lot of cleaning in my days and the interesting thing about this is how focused I remain on the parts that are difficult to scrub.
I’ve done a lot of cleaning in my days and the interesting thing about this is how focused I remain on the parts that are difficult to scrub.
A Mother’s Arms Are Strong
“A mother's arms are strong when her child is in danger.” (Dream, Sr. Prejean, Dead Man Walking)
“A mother’s arms are strong when her child is in danger.” (Dream, Sr. Prejean, Dead Man Walking)
Are We Predisposed to Ritual?
I love ritual.
I love ritual.
Hanging Onto the Anchor
We are a story people, mere pages in the book of life
We are a story people, mere pages in the book of life
19 Thoughts to Consider or Not
#7. I am still developing. Be nice.
#7. I am still developing. Be nice.
Nine and Nine
I have a daily alarm that sounds at nine in the morning and nine at night to remind me of my mama's pill schedule.
I have a daily alarm that sounds at nine in the morning and nine at night to remind me of my mama’s pill schedule.
Making Room for the Unexpected
Sometimes you just go for it, because if you let fear determine your ability to live fully, you're screwed.
Sometimes you just go for it, because if you let fear determine your ability to live fully, you’re screwed.
The Family Tree
I sit in my backyard, commiserating with my beautiful magnolia tree, deeply rooted in the western corner. This is the space I return to, time after time, to think, to lament, to listen.
I sit in my backyard, commiserating with my beautiful magnolia tree, deeply rooted in the western corner. This is the space I return to, time after time, to think, to lament, to listen.
I Live in Campbell
I grew up in Campbell, a thriving part of the San Francisco Bay Area, and we have our own particular "claim to fame" known as The Pruneyard Rule.
I grew up in Campbell, a thriving part of the San Francisco Bay Area, and we have our own particular “claim to fame” known as The Pruneyard Rule.
Our Place in the Sun
It is peaceful here, so peaceful I can hear my own thoughts.
It is peaceful here, so peaceful I can hear my own thoughts.
What Do I Fear?
“What are your thoughts on heaven and hell?” I get asked this question a lot.
“What are your thoughts on heaven and hell?” I get asked this question a lot.
Look Both Ways Before Crossing
When did life get so confusing?
When did life get so confusing?
Here’s to Our Lady
All week there are these incredible pyrotechnics displays hosted by towns and casinos all around the lake, and we made it to all of them cheering, "Here's to our lady."
All week there are these incredible pyrotechnics displays hosted by towns and casinos all around the lake, and we made it to all of them cheering, “Here’s to our lady.”
Today I Willl Be Cultivating My Own Space
I read somewhere, that in your home, you should love everything your eyes land on. Thank god I love dust, clutter, books, and my people.
I read somewhere, that in your home, you should love everything your eyes land on. Thank god I love dust, clutter, books, and my people.