This evening we had the joy and honor of attending a service in the brand new Pierce Chapel at my alma mater, Wesleyan College. This was only the second service to be held there. It was quite lovely. The music whirled and echoed throughout the hallowed hall, and it was beautiful. The words encouraging us… Continue reading Words of Wisdom Waiting To Be Found
Month: March 2015
What I Was Wearing…..and the Why
The night my Mama died, it was after midnight before we left the hospital. My sister Mess Cat and my oldest Aub and I headed back to my Mama's house since it was so late. We were exhausted, and despite the fact that there were at least three beds (two doubles) in the house, we… Continue reading What I Was Wearing…..and the Why
Hope’s a Bloomin’
All those blossoms unfurling their delicate beauty and reflecting the message of life on branch after branch.....it does my heart good to see all the excitement and joy those little flowers bring. They defy the season of dormancy and life being on hold, and they tell the world that new life is returning. There is… Continue reading Hope’s a Bloomin’
sing with the sparrows
when you left this world whose troubles weighed you down and whose darkness made you weep as you held hands with those in the shadows I hope you were given a moment to dance with the fireflies and sing with the sparrows before going on to where the brokenness could no longer find… Continue reading sing with the sparrows
The Words Worth More Than a Thousand Pictures
At the beginning of this school year, I was a bit concerned about where my two elementary aged children were, regarding their comprehension of basic math skills. I did what has turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done as a homeschooling parent--I asked for help. Our tutor turned friend turned… Continue reading The Words Worth More Than a Thousand Pictures
Until Everybody’s Free
A week ago Cooter and I traveled up to Wesleyan to attend Core Ensemble's production of "Ain't I a Woman." Many years ago, I read Sojourner Truth's words calling for men to get out of the way and let women fix the world. I fell in love with her then. A strong woman who had suffered… Continue reading Until Everybody’s Free
The One About Finding Just the Right Spot
Yesterday I was in our little laundry room switching a load from the washer to the dryer when something caught my eye through the window. It was a bird. Hopping a few "steps" at the time up the tree just a few feet away from the window. I stopped to watch. I saw the red… Continue reading The One About Finding Just the Right Spot
And Now, Only the Stories Remain…..and the Echoes of the Laughter
A phone call can change everything, you know? It can change your plans, your evening, your thoughts, and your life. I was just now sitting down to write about the bird we saw today, when I got a call that did just that. My godfather, the man who is responsible for my existence (he introduced… Continue reading And Now, Only the Stories Remain…..and the Echoes of the Laughter
Stories for Daddy with a Brownie on the Side
Today is my Daddy's birthday. March 23. Another one. Without him. This is the fourth without him here with us. The third since we gathered with Mama and planted the tea olive at the foot of his grave. How is that even possible? Time is an elusive creature. Today we made a small pan of… Continue reading Stories for Daddy with a Brownie on the Side
Where Was Her Biffle?
This afternoon I had the pleasure of being a part of a girls' outing. Aub, our Princess, a dear friend, and I went to see "Cinderella" together. Cooter didn't want to go, not because it was a Princess movie, but because he had heard about the "Frozen" short film that was to precede the main… Continue reading Where Was Her Biffle?
I Might Need A Nap 