Category Archives: Celebrations

One of the prohibitions many of us learned in childhood is the unspoken rule: “Don’t have fun and enjoy life.” This rule creates martyrs–people who will not let themselves embrace the pleasures of day-to-day living. Many of us associated suffering with … Continue reading →

Yep, daylight savings falls on Sunday, March 10th this year. My birthday. Good thing I’m a morning person. Who’s up for a 5 mile run at 4am…er, 5am?! Anyone? ANYONE?! Well, at least I’ve got a pretty dress to wear … Continue reading →

Heart, are you great enough For a love that never tires? O heart, are you great enough for love? I have heard of thorns and briers. Over the thorns and briers, Over the meadows and stiles, Over the world to … Continue reading →

I’ll never be satisfied with a mediocre, numbed-out, half-lived life. I want it all. The pain, the joy, the suffering, the raw realness. I’m no longer hungry for vicarious living or cheap substitutes. I watch my twin daughters and they … Continue reading →

 Merry Christmas! Once again, thank you for reading here. It means so much to me. It was such a pleasure to meet some of you at the Allume conference this year. I’m always amazed how this online connection translates so … Continue reading →

My God, my God. Why have You forsaken me? I echo Your words. I cannot feel You, My Jesus. This Lent has brought me so very low—I have even doubted whether I am saved. Nothing I say or do or … Continue reading →

It’s my birthday. And today I choose Relentless Optimism–even when it’s misspelled. Happy Birthday to me.

Hosiery is back. Have you noticed? So far this week I’ve seen: patterned tights, lace tights, bejeweled tights, bright purple tights, orange tights, fishnets and even–yeah–even old-school nude pantyhose. If I ever have to go back to pantyhose, I think … Continue reading →