
A Time to Stop Clinging
October ushers in our first icy mornings—and steady winds, punctuated by wild gusts. What few leaves remain on the Aspens seem to never not be in motion. I wonder what's up with those crusty holdouts,...
How Much Me-Time Do I Need?
gainst my better sense, I open the email. Our local community college is pitching a continuing education class called Pine Needle Basketry. This strikes me funny, and I do an internal eye-roll. Ha! That...
When the Music of Your Life Changes
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the...
Someday is Today, and You Have Every Thing You Need (Part 2)
{This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can read Part 1, Someday Is Today, here.} n the other side of my window, there's a whole lotta squeaking going on. Inside the old Aspens, in nests stacked like...
Someday Is Today and You Have Every Thing You Need
hat if Someday was today? Would I have everything I need for all it holds? Would you? Which Someday are you waiting for? Someday we won't live paycheck to paycheck. Someday I won't be stupid-busy; then...
Dear God, Do You Still See Me?
he dermatologist rolls right up to me on her stool so we're knee to knee. Her voice is tender. "Tell me what's been going on with your hands." Out of nowhere my tears press; I hadn't realized my emotions...
