It was overcast and rainy today. So we stayed in like you do. With even a couple of times venturing outside, things still got a little wacky today. Folks were grumpy. I might have overreacted to spilled water. The dog barked way too much at the cat outside and anytime someone made a sudden move.… Continue reading Behind Closed Doors
Tag: death penalty
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
The Case for Grace
I was aware of the situation. I knew. I hadn't read everything about it, but I knew the date was coming soon, and I felt like wringing my hands--unsure of what I could do, of anything I could do to change things. And so, with all that I had going on--from my day to dailies… Continue reading The Case for Grace
“Be Faithful to the Truth”
Tonight, thanks to my Fella and the littles and to the universe lining up such that no one was sick or upset or in desperate need, I was able to go to a meeting about life. And how all life is valuable. And precious. Aub and I met some fascinating people, and I'm looking forward… Continue reading “Be Faithful to the Truth”
I Might Need A Nap 