Hardy columbine
These hardy columbine grow and even flourish in difficult situations and can thrive with little sunlight. When experiencing trials and suffering, it can be a challenge to search for ways to prevail, to press [...]
On facing trials like dental procedures
Recently, one of my teen daughters had a big dental procedure and was scared for it all week. And when she learned the appointment meant she’d miss a few classes, she was further disappointed [...]
two feet of snow
Several years ago, we lived in the Chicago suburbs, and at least two feet of snow fell over the course of seven days. A full foot of snow gently fell one night after my [...]
A Splendor Among Shadows
My upcoming short story, A Splendor Among Shadows, is available for preorder! Launching into the world on 2/22/22. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1948. As World War II concluded, the country in shambles, Vivianne Rademaker helped Amsterdam [...]