I am in a new season of life it would seem. The one where I am called out on my assumptions and the conclusions I've jumped to. I am fascinated and intrigued by it, because the message to "chill" and "give things a second or third glance" continues to come from the strangest and most… Continue reading The One About Shopping Carts and This Season I’m In
Tag: we have got to stop judging each other
When Cable is a Necessity
I happened upon a Steve Harvey video on YouTube that was more serious than most I'd seen of his. (Yes, watching those have become a sanity-feeding thing. I don't question it if it works.) I watched it, and the title said it all--"You Can't Watch This Without Getting Emotional." Absolutely right. I got emotional. And… Continue reading When Cable is a Necessity
Hey! Watch Where You’re Aiming That Thing
Remember that old saying about pointing fingers? That while you're pointing your finger at someone else, there are three other fingers pointing back at you? Yeah. That one. Tonight I was finishing up supper for the crew after a long day of thinking and wondering about why folks behave the way they do. Why certain… Continue reading Hey! Watch Where You’re Aiming That Thing
Check Yo Self…..oh wait–
Today I had to text my college sophomore and ask her about this phrase I've seen floating around in social media-- because those words kept going through my head. Check yo self. And I so wanted to say them today. To someone else. Ahem. That's right. The day after I asked us all to… Continue reading Check Yo Self…..oh wait–
We Are All Beautiful Messes
My friend's husband was out of town last week. She missed him and commented genuinely that she didn't know how single parents do it. I thought about that for a few days, and I guess my answer would be--the same way folks who co-parent do. The best they can with what they have at the… Continue reading We Are All Beautiful Messes
An Inspired Change of Heart
Sunday afternoon we took Mess Cat's, Bubba's, and my littles to go swimming. As I walked back to the gomobile to get my sunglasses I overheard three men talking "golf" talk. They sounded like high school teenagers, arguing about a person who wasn't there. Apparently the fourth guy (not present) was not going to be happy because… Continue reading An Inspired Change of Heart
Seeing past the circumstances–that’s a human in there
I got to see my friend Mac today. This made me very happy. He looks really good. He seemed sober and well-rested. I give thanks for that. It can't be easy to get good rest when you don't know exactly how cold it's going to get or if your tent will hold during the next… Continue reading Seeing past the circumstances–that’s a human in there
I Might Need A Nap 