My calling as a teacher
The first time I talked to her about it she was beyond worried and could not get ahold of me for hours, wondering where I was, forgetting what high school starting with a "C" [...]
Things unsaid hold heavier weight
I measured my life in thirds back then – where before it was half-for-you and half-for-them – and I’m left holding the empty paper bag, suitable for hyperventilating. I know better now. A pandemic [...]
Two paths into adulthood
There are moments in life we are powerless to render an outcome no matter our actions. Two paths or roads or divergences… Both avenues will lead to equal measures of joy and sorrow, or [...]
Feed My Sheep
From Oswald Chambers: Jesus said to Peter — “Feed My sheep,” but He gave him nothing to feed them with. The process of being made broken bread and poured-out wine means that you have [...]
Follow Your Deepest Calling
From March 2020: A few weeks ago, I applied to be a featured author at an upcoming Colorado Springs library event, something that would provide great publicity and opportunity for me to meet with [...]
Whirring Trees and Wonder
A gray flock shaped like a V flew overhead going East as I drove in silence. Their outstretched shadows outpaced my car and black and gray fluttered over houses, sunlight on trees briefly disrupted [...]