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My house smells like dirt. It is fabulous. Last night a dear friend came over and we planted veggies and herbs in pots that will live in my front room/office/art studio. (Yes, it is getting crowded up in here.) At least I hope they will live! I’ve already got a great rosemary plant, a struggling
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I started bawling while I typed out a text to my daughter. She turns nineteen today. I can’t even wrap my head around that. That tiny seven pound bundle of smiles and tears that was placed in my arms all those years ago changed everything about life and love. And I know that lots of
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You don’t know how lovely you are… A lyric from a song I love, and a reminder for every day. I don’t know how lovely I am. I’ve not been shown that often. I’ve been shown all of the dark and terrible things over and over. And the loveliness that did exist got shoved deep
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I think that this title is somewhat of a “dirty” word. Most of us think of it in terms of restrictions and frustrations and defeats. I know that is how I often view dieting. This is also a somewhat new concern for me. I am one of those people who was born fit and stayed
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You speak of unwanted pregnancies You tell of the sanctity of life The ways that we must protect a fetus Every life is wanted Is destined By and from a creator But you don’t want the life The moment it becomes a burden The moment you are asked to share, to care, to change things
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I am scheduled for a mammogram later today. I’ve spent about the last 2 hours debating with myself about whether I do or do not wish to reschedule that appointment. I can make it. But I don’t want to worry about it. But I feel well enough. No, I don’t feel well. But I could
Learning To Be Whole 