“Hope is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously headed for early success, but, rather, an ability to work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed.” –Václav Havel Hope can be a dangerous thing, butContinue reading “Goodness and Hope”
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TGIF!
Books are a uniquely portable magic.” — Stephen King TGIF! I’m looking forward to this weekend. I’m getting ready for my next read. I just chatted with another mama who is into Fantasy Romance, so I think I’m going to give that a shot. If anyone has any good Fantasy Romance ideas, please leave themContinue reading “TGIF!”
Why Not Both
“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson We could spend our time welcoming both a long and deep life. I look forward to having both. We don’t have to do this thing where we have to pick between two extremes. We can just live. If we want depth, weContinue reading “Why Not Both”
Your Self-Expression is Sacred
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” -Carl Jung I’m going to stop apologizing for my self-expression. It’s time for me to hold it as sacred. And so now I’ve been trying to think about how I can talk aboutContinue reading “Your Self-Expression is Sacred”
Happy Birthday, Simon
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” -Isaiah 41:10 Happy Birthday, Simon! We had a jam-packed weekend, and we still get to celebrate you!! Thanks for consistently showingContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Simon”
Eye Level
“Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain.” -Henry David Thoreau I miss being a kid and just hanging around outside looking at bugs. We even collected them and put them all in a hole just toContinue reading “Eye Level”
Happy Anniversary, Husband
Today I celebrated my wedding anniversary. It was easy. The celebrating is the easy part. The hard part is all the hard work in between, but I still choose us.
It’s My Birthday
I’m bringing a lot with me into my 40s! Mostly maturity, boring nights, and a lot of candlelit baths. I’m literally just happy to be alive. I didn’t really plan to be here at 40, but the best thing about making plans is finding better ones! I mean, what’s the best that can happen atContinue reading “It’s My Birthday”
Why Do You Write?
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” — Oscar Wilde This is why I write. I write to learn more about myself. I write to learn how I can better understand those around me. The more I accept the details about myself, the easier it is to accept those around me. The more I amContinue reading “Why Do You Write?”
Natural Hair
“I love my hair because it’s a reflection of me, and me is beautiful” – Zendaya It took some time to grow my perm out and learn to love my natural hair but here I am 12 years later with my curl wild and free. The truth is there have been a few times I satContinue reading “Natural Hair”
