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Morning Prayer
Dear, sweet, loyal, fabulously stylish friends of JL PARISH- I’ve been missing you. You know it’s true. But, do you? My last “blob” was written in October of this year. Your girl, JLP, has...
Morning Prayer
Dear, sweet, loyal, fabulously stylish friends of JL PARISH- I’ve been missing you. You know it’s true. But, do you? My last “blob” was written in October of this year. Your girl, JLP, has...

Becoming
There’s a small metal easel at the end of our bar filled with River’s artwork, all crinkled from paint, with streamers hanging off of it, perfectly imperfect. Just behind it...
Becoming
There’s a small metal easel at the end of our bar filled with River’s artwork, all crinkled from paint, with streamers hanging off of it, perfectly imperfect. Just behind it...

It Doesn't Have to Be Big
Last Monday morning early, my husband was off to work, and I was at home with River, getting him ready for his swim lesson. That hour before swim is a...
It Doesn't Have to Be Big
Last Monday morning early, my husband was off to work, and I was at home with River, getting him ready for his swim lesson. That hour before swim is a...

My Tribe
At the end of 2019, I read a New York Times story that would shape the first part of my 2020. It was titled, “Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My...
My Tribe
At the end of 2019, I read a New York Times story that would shape the first part of my 2020. It was titled, “Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My...

Be a Lamp
I just sat down at my desk. It’s an antique secretary desk in a heavy, dark wood with a hinged, fold down writing surface covered in black leather. It’s a real treasure,...
Be a Lamp
I just sat down at my desk. It’s an antique secretary desk in a heavy, dark wood with a hinged, fold down writing surface covered in black leather. It’s a real treasure,...

Do Not Fear
“Lisa, let’s go jump off that rock,” I said. With only a tiny bit of hesitation and in her Southern Louisiana accent that’s most prominent after a White Claw, she said,...
Do Not Fear
“Lisa, let’s go jump off that rock,” I said. With only a tiny bit of hesitation and in her Southern Louisiana accent that’s most prominent after a White Claw, she said,...