— 1 — A year ago, turning forty was something I was dreading. For whatever reason, I’m really not anymore. Maybe it has something to do with celebrating my birthday for an entire year? I don’t know. All I do know is that at this point, the absolute worst thing about turning forty will be the end of…
Happy Friday, everyone! I know it’s been a little quiet around here lately, but here are seven quick takes on things I’ve been reading, thinking about, and listening to this week: — 1 — I’m really glad it’s Friday today, because that means tomorrow is Saturday, which means I am going to Michigan!! Which means…
— 1 — Winter has finally arrived in the Midwest – and boy, has it ever. People, it is COLD. But there is snow now, so at least it’s pretty! I have always loved the snow. When I looked up a post I remembered writing about it (over 6 years ago now), I was reminded…
“A guide to grieving well.” Couldn’t we all have used one the first time we encountered grief? (And every time thereafter?) In Invitation to Tears, Jonalyn Fincher and Aubrie Hills artfully weave both their stories and their studies to create a compassionate guide to the experience of grief. Focused mainly on grief associated with death (but…
Oh! Welcome, Queen of Days! How much you have been missed! And how glad we are to see you now with your skirts tucked neatly beneath you as you sink slowly into your rightful seat with regal grace and a smile of compassion for us – this rag-tag band of wanderers who have traveled…
