One of the greatest love songs ever written, “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi has a story behind it that may surprise you. It shocked me. As I listened to this wonderful song I assumed it was about a bad break up—one where one is left spinning and trying to pick up the pieces. Most […]
It was a big day! I was on the way to Texas for my granddaughter’s third birthday. Making sure to get through security at the airport early I had plenty of time before my flight. As I approached my gate with water and snacks tucked away and my podcasts ready to play on the flight […]
I remember as a kid being released to my neighborhood community. I had friends everywhere, all I had to do was look around and be friendly. Learning the art of communication and people skills was a must when I was growing up. We’d spend hours in the park, play games, and invest time in talking […]
It’s Easter morning. I’m a teenager. Emotions are raging. My future seemed uncertain. A Scientology book sat on my desk in my bedroom—unread. The overriding imprint on my heart was fear. Fear and anxiety crippled me each day. Easter had always been one of my favorite holidays growing up—memories of Easter baskets, my mom wearing […]
Disclaimer: This is a playful post intended to be a public service message. I watched a hilarious short video with actors walking down the sidewalks reenacting how people drive. They were walking but acted like they were driving and treated each other the way we do while driving. People yelling at each other, sending hand […]
When I met my husband there were no sparks, no electricity, and definitely no urgency to pursue a relationship. And the feeling was mutual, on that we agreed. Even though neither of us had a huge interest in one another, he asked me on a date anyway. Even though I didn’t find him captivating, I […]
I was sitting in the audience of a mega-church listening to my son-in-law preach. It’s kind of an odd feeling knowing him well, watching him live his life (off the stage), and loving him like a son. And being pierced with the truths of God’s Word as my heart and brain configure the learning and […]
My body got WRECKED under the notion to usher in the new year all out. It wasn’t pretty. With a full surrender to Jesus and a full surrender to life to its fullest, I decided this was going to be a YES year. Saying yes to new adventures, saying yes to the uncomfortable, saying yes […]
Irma, Helen, Rosa, Lorraine, and Claire were sitting outside enjoying the fresh air and friendly conversation. As residents of the Sunshine Retirement community, they loved sharing stories about family, community gossip, and adventures they’d all like to take for the upcoming year. These elderly ladies had two things in common: they all had son’s and […]
Being around thankful-cheerful people when you’re feeling blue or cranky or sullen can be irritating. That always seems to be when you run into someone who when asked how they are doing as a nicety replies, “I’m blessed.” I mean, good for them but if you’re feeling down and grumpy that just stings. I’m reminded […]
