“What will New York be like, Mommy?” our soon-to-be eight year old asked on the flight from Austin last week. “Mmmm. . . it’ll feel big. And, busy. There’s a special rhythm to the city,” I held her hand tight in the turbulence. “Will I meet a friend?” Of all the questions she could have asked about our imminent arrival,…
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When The Days Aren’t Sunny and Bright
I lost my mojo. My friend Liz and I call it losing our Elvis. You know those seasons in life when things seem to be going well? You’ve got momentum and courage. And, opportunity. Your marriage is solid, the kids are in good places, your prayer life full, the pen moves and words flow. The days aren’t necessarily easy, but…
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Hosting A Multigenerational Coffee
I heard my home phone ring, but couldn’t find the receiver. We never use our landline anymore. The calls are automated anyways — from the pharmacy reminding us to pick up a prescription or a pre-recorded political message. I felt a familiar nudge, the one that moves me into action. This time it prompted me to listen to the message…
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When You Need a Game Plan
Those are my men—Husband and our oldest. I snapped this photo one day while they were discussing football. I don’t understand the half of it, but I love hearing their sports commentary. Husband plays the role of head coach in our house. He’ll clap his hands together and shout, “what’s your game plan?” I’m not much into sports, but I know…
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Baked Artichoke Nibbles
Just a little nibble. I need a little something for my mouth. My mother and I can justify almost anything… especially late afternoon. Or with a glass of wine. One day, many moons ago, we were sight-seeing in Paris. We weaved in and out winding, narrow streets in Montmartre and up the funicular to Sacré-Cœur. Across from the famous basilica…
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Taking Stock: Life in Gerunds
I was away from home. Counting sunsets first on the Atlantic coast and then the Pacific. Twelve sleeps in all. . . a very long time for this mama to be away from her people. There are so many good and wonderful things to tell you about the Allume Conference and the Books & Such Literary Retreat. But, I’m a…
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