Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement

Photo by Foodie Factor on Pexels.com This morning, I exited our back door onto our deck to persuade our dear beagle, Walter, to come inside before we left for the grocery store. I glanced to my right, and, to my surprise, three asparagus stalks stood proudly next to our shed. I made a mental note … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement

A Tale of Woe (In Which the Author Cries at the Gym and Learns Some Valuable Lessons on the Elliptical)

Photo by Lukas Rodriguez on Pexels.com I've noticed several articles scroll across my screen lately dealing with the subject of grief and lament. Coronavirus has wreaked its havoc on every continent of the globe and into the very nooks and crannies of our small lives. Graduations have been modified, weddings canceled or reimagined, kids whose … Continue reading A Tale of Woe (In Which the Author Cries at the Gym and Learns Some Valuable Lessons on the Elliptical)

When Feelings Try to Write Your Story

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Lately, I've been feeling a bit suspended in the air, like I'm dangling and not knowing whether or not I'm gonna fall or be lifted to higher ground. The uncertainty of moving forward with life continues worldwide. On every continent, people can't plan for future days. I have felt … Continue reading When Feelings Try to Write Your Story