The newest citizen in this morning’s 4th of July parade was less than three weeks old; the oldest arrived on…
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Happy Birthday Henry
Henry, twenty-one years ago today I gave birth to you, and nothing was ever the same again. This morning we…
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The other side of the sweet side
Checking my e-mail before bed the other night, I found a note from an online friend. She is a reader…
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Boys
They grow up. They leave home. And then, of course, they come back. They return bearing bags of dirty laundry,…
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Blessings
“But listen to me: for one moment, quit being sad. Hear blessings dropping their blossoms all around you.” — Rumi…
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The Things We Carry
Tension. Anxiety. Worry. My own load is invisible, but it’s definitely been taking a toll. This week I learned that…
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