More years ago than I can accurately remember, I was on a layover in Philadelphia with a group of beautiful, young flight attendants and we decided we wanted to see the Liberty Bell (yes – that Liberty Bell). We walked…
Sorry We’re So Sorry
Sorry to hit you with this on a Friday. I’m sorry to hit you with it any time, really. It’s that pitiful. It is also that important. The other night I attended a documentary screening. (It was powerful,…
Cool Like That
I’ve been a fan of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for ages. For the life of me, I don’t know why. Rape, murder, assault – that’s not my bag, y’all. And yet I’ve watched the show, year after…
Glennon Doyle
I just received a beautiful video from Glennon Doyle. I don’t know her or anything, but I do follow her and the work she does. The video is about the students who are leading the way toward…
Soul Sparks
This month. Hmm. I was going to start this post with dark thoughts. Thoughts about all but giving up on my country. Thoughts about being ashamed of people who’ve chosen to forfeit their moral compasses. Thoughts about…
So Long, Sucky Year. Hello Hope!
Many, many years ago, while living in Boston, I walked along Newbury Street and passed a homeless lady. She was a regular in that area, and I was used to seeing her on that block. As I walked…
So. Alabama. (This is a Rant and a half, y’all.)
When I think about all that’s going on in the world, there’s too much ugliness for focus. Sadly, I could rattle off about a jillion topics, but the standouts at the moment – in my mind – are…
Lucky, Lucky, Lucky
For years now, Mister has been telling me each time he eats a hard-cooked egg with double yolks. He eats only the whites, but they’re part of his breakfast most every day, so he’s going through a lot…
“Big Magic”
“December will be magic again…” words and music by Kate Bush Well it’s here. December. The month of magic and miracles. That is, of course, unless you’re not into those sorts of things, in which case it’s…