On Finally Finding Grace (for Myself)
It’s something that’s eluded me. The grace I give myself (or lack thereof). To situations. To the messes both figuratively and literally. I see grace …
Trampoline Sprinkler Fun – A Poem
Bathing suits snap against skin, tightening knots on waistbands, water spout creaks, sliding into the “on” position, forcing icy retreat through the snake-like rubber hose, …
A Toast to the End of School Chaos
If school hasn’t ended for your children already, it’s about to, and it’s not going to start out too wonderfully for us, parents. No, not because …
First Day of Kindergarten {Stream of Consciousness}
{Hears things rustling. Sees twelve-year-old fully dressed in the dark.} “Baby? What time is it?” “5-something.” “Um, your alarm doesn’t go off until 6:30. What …
Blogging Inspiration from SARK
When you’re in college, you go through that self-discovery phase – who am I? What am I doing on this Earth? What am I going …
Chronicling the Good, the Bad, and the “Hegg Aches”
“Baby Dude’s asleep,” my eleven-year-old told me. “He’s WHAT? Did he even eat any of his dinner?” “Some..” she said. He had just gotten down …
Your Daily Dose of Double Chin
As her eyes match mine more regularly, widening, while her face fills out, The rolls of baby fat begin to accumulate on her arms and …
Early Morning Writing Convert
I will admit, usually when I write, I set my posts often times for early morning, for when you (my reader-friends) get up. I see …