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It Doesn't Have to Be Big

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

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

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

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,...

Forgiven

Forgiven

Many years ago, I called my cousin to check in on her and see how she was doing.  Just a couple weeks prior, she’d lost her mom (and, my aunt).  What was...

Forgiven

Many years ago, I called my cousin to check in on her and see how she was doing.  Just a couple weeks prior, she’d lost her mom (and, my aunt).  What was...