My son is older, so he started doing it first. But, now, my daughter does it ALL the time. “Mommy, cover your eyes. Come here.” They want me to… Read more “The other eye open”

I sort of, like, really, hate hugs. That statement is mostly true. I’ve never been the kind of person that craves cuddles and touch from others. You… Read more “I sort of hate hugs”

As I’ve spent more and more time with Jesus people, I have noticed a theme in the line of questioning as believing people are getting to know… Read more “When was it real?”

I have a son. Not just any son. A red-headed, particular, fiery son. I have heard many parents refer to their children as strong-willed. It is a worry.… Read more “I am a strong-willed child, all grown up.”

I used to call them light switch moments. At one time, the light was off. Then, it was on. This clearly defined transition worked well for me… Read more “I used to call them light switch moments”

Part of my job is to direct art being created for a specific purpose. When someone receives a project from me, they get a bit of direction, branding… Read more “What I really want”

  I stole this picture from a friend. I was looking at this very sunrise yesterday morning. It was incredible. So incredible, that I had to keep stopping… Read more “A Promise of a Thing”

I get mad a lot. I generally feel it’s justifiable when I get fired up . . . generally. I’ve been called fiery, excitable, “she’s just a… Read more “Our friend has fallen asleep”

Transition sucks. It’s hard to take steps beyond what you know into something you do not know. Period. If you add all the relationships, hours spent crying and… Read more “. . . of heartbreak and new things”

Did you have a favorite subject in school? In elementary school, I went to one of those private schools in Texas that taught Abeka Curriculum and had… Read more “Verb Tense”