I revere the humble human in a recovery group’s metal folding chair. They tend to risk and reveal more than a church member in a pew. The bravest and strongest people I know show their “weakness” and are truly self-aware. They are awake. We don’t know what we don’t know, nor when we’re … Read more
Last weekend, we finished the third season of Britbox’s “Blue Lights.” In the finale, a sub-theme was faith: believing in what’s possible. It really boiled down to the choices available. In the show, the line was “Faith or shite.” I liked it—wanted to remember it—and so I took a photo. It resonated because when … Read more
First, it’s a lump in the throat, and then, virtually without fail, the tears flow in that same direction. It’s a slippery passageway. No trigger warning. I am blindsided by a sound, an image, anything, really. And it’s most days. Always labeled sensitive (mostly “too sensitive”), I’ve never found accessing feelings a stretch. But now … Read more
We have work to do. The Instagram page “He’s So Mid” is revolutionary. In her brilliance, Becca Ann calls out online commenters who ridicule women’s appearance, casting an unflattering light on the hecklers. She flips the script with a subtle “You’re one to talk” reality check. If you look at the He’s so Mid posts, … Read more
Historically, I’ve been selective about posting about politics. It’s messy and invites conflict; it rarely feels productive. But I wrote something the other day that felt true and, I think, is worth repeating: “I believe so many of the people in my life who have supported him and still support him would say they … Read more
“Women as property” is as old as time. Of course, I don’t speak for all women. Just this one. I thought I’d found my voice years ago. As it turns out, I’m still finding it. This reel appeared in my feed a few days ago, and it struck me as the most powerful piece of … Read more
At least twice recently, when saying goodbye, I’ve whispered into friends’ ears, “Thank you for your tears.” It was after time well spent, but my favorite moment was when eyes-leaked-heart. The tears represented both vulnerability and empathy; both were captured in these precious beads. Last Sunday, I heard a woman speak about the most important … Read more
Apocalypse~ In my then-imagined worst-case scenario If I had to get to my kids But my car wouldn’t go I put my trust in my legs And my Asics became my wheels My training was ten miles a day But even that was not enough I learned the hardest way: A mom … Read more
Google tells me, “Principled” describes someone who acts with strong moral integrity, honesty, fairness, and justice, adhering to a consistent code of right conduct rather than convenience or self-interest, often taking principled stands on issues and showing respect for others’ dignity. It signifies being guided by deep-seated moral rules, meaning actions are consistent with one’s beliefs … Read more
