Thanksgiving in February ~ Blog
When Father’s Day Is … Complicated
By June 1996 — as Father’s Day approached — I was an adult about to turn 26, and decided to stop punishing my dad. By then, we’d had our first real, honest, heart-to-heart conversation.
How One Tough Mama Raised a Strong Daughter
Sister Louise looked like she’d bit into a frog....
Keep In Touch
Hi. It’s me. Your Dad. We Came From Love, Part 2...
We Came From Love ~ Part 1
Hello my Darling Wife & Son So begin...
My Cure for my Grinding Mind: 10 Ways to get Unstuck
We keep a few small, plastic discs in the...
On Being Brave ~ Taking Small & Big Steps
When I must be brave, I remember past big, bold steps — both exhilarating and scary. I remember how I recovered when things didn’t work out.
What I most remember is my faith: I knew I’d be OK, and trusted.
Turning February Around
During our first winter together, my husband and...
Rough Oak: The Joy of Finishing
When I was 9, my dad broke a promise. He'd truly...
Rule #1: Come Home Safe
One chilly Saturday morning in early April, I...
High-Altitude Insight
As we flew through the darkness, a stranger...