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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
...the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn... "O Holy Night" holds steadfast as my favorite hymn celebrating the birth of Christ. The song is often slow and melodramatic, with [...]
White Christmas is a film with so many layers of meaning and depth. Of course, there are great song and dance numbers, songs by Irving Berlin, budding romances with Betty & Bob and Phil [...]
We had an essay contest at school for educators to submit their writing piece and I hope this inspires or encourages someone who is considering education. It’s such a fulfilling calling and I’m honored [...]
This is our ragged, fleshly life: tragedy and grief in the middle of our existence, bookended at both sides by delightful joy and felicity. We encounter the deepest delight, followed by profound heartbreak, and [...]