Category: relationships
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A Good Girl

I grew up in church. In L– V—, there’s this Methodist church. The organ reaches the ceiling. As a child, I got to tear pieces of bread to eat at the altar. When my grandfather, we called him Poppy, passed away, that church was filled with more people than it could hold. They had a…
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Life Between Walls & Woods

How’s your week been? Mine, difficult. And I learned too much coffee is a thing. Being home doesn’t necessarily mean connecting with everyone. Working from home on Zoom does require a clean shirt and brushed hair. Being home doesn’t mean the house is cleaned. In fact, being home with kids and husband and dogs and…
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And God Is There With Us

My dad called me last Friday. There was something in his voice, a change, a sadness, a loss. He asked a question and talked of other things I honestly don’t remember. I am sure they were important. Then he took a breath. “Do you remember F– and K— A—?” “Of course.” “They were killed this…
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A Friend Loves

We are unique in that we hold relationships that are close and dear and enriching. Ah, sweet friend, thank you for being mine.

