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
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Riding Shotgun
Some of my fondest memories from when I was little are riding shotgun with my Daddy. We played this game until he would finally have enough and stop it--bless him, I'm sure it went on way longer than he could have possibly wanted it to: Me: What'd you say? Him: What'd you say I said?… Continue reading Riding Shotgun
My Daughter is Also My Sister
Yesterday was one of the biggest days of the year. Right up there with Christmas and Easter and birthdays in our family. Huge. It was STUNT weekend at Wesleyan College, my alma mater. My second home. The place of many joyful and wonderful memories. The place where I figured out what I believed and tried… Continue reading My Daughter is Also My Sister
“The will to make it so”
A year or two ago someone who knew we were helping serve at the Sunday night suppers for folks in need asked me, "Yeah, so all those folks y'all are feeding--they are all either drug addicts or alcoholics, right?" Ummm, no. No more than all of us with houses are NOT addicts or alcoholics. Not everyone. Not all. I… Continue reading “The will to make it so”
I Might Need A Nap 