Yesterday was a special day to my parents. It was the anniversary of their first date. Maybe this is not an official holiday, but every year on that day, my dad would send my mom yellow roses, or they would have a special dinner or just spend some time together. This was the very first … Continue reading Things I hope my kids are learning from me
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From Enola Holmes to Finally:Happy
Spoiler Alert: If you read this one, I will have ruined the movie Enola Holmes for you. Don''t say I didn't warn you. Last night I was a couch potato. I got home from work, made some dinner, and then Other Half wanted to watch a movie. He’s pretty good about picking stuff he thinks … Continue reading From Enola Holmes to Finally:Happy
Nerds Rule the World
I have a confession to make. I am a nerd. I know, I know. You never would have guessed, based on my witty insights on such topics as Rainer Maria Rilke and grief and couches that look like a cervix, but it’s definitely true. Other Half is more on the social side. He loves to … Continue reading Nerds Rule the World
Soul Tired
There are multiple levels of tired. This is something I’m finding. There’s plain ol’ run of the mill body tired, where you’ve worked too much, or stayed up too late, or been in the sun too long. Then there’s mentally tired where you’re just overwhelmed again and again until you have such fatigue of learning … Continue reading Soul Tired
What is your favorite memory?
Yesterday Benjamin Button asked me a question. “Mom,” he says, “What is your favorite memory?” I was, for once, at a loss for words. It was a big question. What would I pick? The day I got married? The birth of each child? The first time I ever tasted coffee? I was stumped. He doesn’t … Continue reading What is your favorite memory?
The Best Seat in the House
I have a confession to make. I am in love with the most hideous chair I have ever seen. There, I said it. I feel better now. When I was a kid, I had this blue bean bag. Only I didn’t get to keep it for very long because my mom (or more realistically my … Continue reading The Best Seat in the House
Sister Act 2, Rilke, and Living the Questions
One of my favorite movies when I was a kid was Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Aside from the comedy and how beautiful it was to hear Lauren Hill sing “His Eye is on the Sparrow” in her pre-Fugees era, I loved the idea of someone so young having such a firm grasp … Continue reading Sister Act 2, Rilke, and Living the Questions
Fairytales
People say things all the time like “fairytale romance,” or “life isn’t a fairytale.” Maybe not all people, but for sure the people who watch romantic comedies and Hallmark movies. People like me. But I’ve been thinking lately, maybe we’ve got it all wrong. Last night I came home from work, and I was so … Continue reading Fairytales
Couch Shopping
I’ve said before that I’ve learned about myself recently that I’m an emotional runner. This is still true, by the way. But I’ve also learned that I’m a master avoider. The two go hand in hand, really. I mean, why would I be running if I didn’t need to avoid things? You would be amazed … Continue reading Couch Shopping
Life, Death, and Cherry Lemon Sun Drop
The last ten days has been very strange. It’s a waiting game. It was about then that my dad sent a text message to Helen Keller, John Wayne, Uncle Jesse, and Mamaw that said he is number one on the transplant list for his blood type. You would think we would be happy to hear … Continue reading Life, Death, and Cherry Lemon Sun Drop
Setting Up Stones 