as the sun paints the leaves a lighter color in anticipation for the changing of the season, laying out the fancy fall foliage, waiting for the summer crowds to head on home a pot of soup waits on the stove and in the woods, beneath the fallen logs and inside the hollowed out trees await… Continue reading the winter people
Month: September 2015
one day I hope grace and love and mercy will prevail
grace can come in so many ways on days such as these much like love in the reaching of a hand as the words "I forgive" pour forth freely and quickly in the vehemence of a child who doesn't understand why killing would ever be okay and says that the folks in that big city… Continue reading one day I hope grace and love and mercy will prevail
Complacent-see
Dear Kelly, They say the way to a Mama's heart is through her children. Or maybe I'm the only one who says that. Anyway, tonight I'm writing to you because you have made a powerful difference in my daughter's life. My oldest, now a junior in college, attended the vigil for your planned execution last… Continue reading Complacent-see
complacent-sea
out in the middle of the oceans there exists a turtle, the leatherback turtle, a grand creature who can grow as tall as a man and weigh nearly a ton and who dives deeper and migrates further than any other sea turtle in the world this turtle which has seen the mysteries of the dark,… Continue reading complacent-sea
A Boy, A Basketball, and the Light
Some days a moment stays with me to the point where I need to write about it, even when I had my thoughts all set to share about something else. Tonight is just such a night. This evening I took Miss Sophie out for a walk. Cooter joined us on his bike, since he's still… Continue reading A Boy, A Basketball, and the Light
I Can Rock Some Home Decor, and Other Fashion Faux Pas
Many days I am a walking billboard for "What Not to Wear." I know this. I accept it. The way I know this is because apparently I gave birth to a fashion expert. She KNOWS what is fashionable and what looks good, and what DOESN'T. And she loves me enough to tell me. Each and… Continue reading I Can Rock Some Home Decor, and Other Fashion Faux Pas
A Question for the Prodigal Son’s Father
A question. Just one. This afternoon was one of those hazy, gray days with just enough drizzle that you were never quite sure if it was raining or not. There was a little bit of a chill in the air, and it was very quiet in our neighborhood. The streets usually overrun with children after… Continue reading A Question for the Prodigal Son’s Father
I’m a Monet, Y’all
Last week was my sweet neighborfriend's birthday. The past two Tuesdays we've had the opportunity to paint together in celebration. It was something I never would have taken on by myself but when she agreed to go together, I was all for it. Though for the record, this was a style of painting I'd never… Continue reading I’m a Monet, Y’all
Be Careful Whom You Let Join Your World
Y'all. One word. Minecraft. It just might be the bane of my existence. Yes, I know I thought that was socks, but socks at least give me somewhat of a reprieve in the summer. Minecraft is ALWAYS around. And when it's not being played, it's being talked about, or books are being read that pertain… Continue reading Be Careful Whom You Let Join Your World
The Fella’s Big Day
Shortly after I knew the Fella might be the One, I had a dream. It was a time of war, very WWII era like--planes flying over, dropping bombs, warships on the water, fire everywhere, people frantically running. And in my dream, I stood there watching it all. And I had a sense of peace. Because… Continue reading The Fella’s Big Day
I Might Need A Nap 