tiny moments (and everything in between)
It’s a week of fullness, a very good fullness but also one that runs parallel to, is in stark contrast with, is juxtaposed by empty holes. Empty holes in families, empty holes in schools, empty holes in communities, empty holes in countries, empty holes in so many hearts. It’s a curious thing to rest in one’s … Continue reading questions and prayers
Just now, the light of this Friday is rising. The trees, bare of leaves, are dark in silhouette, with swaths of warm and delicious tones, dove grey and French vanilla, behind them. It’s peaceful…though the air is too warm, 57 degrees Fahrenheit at seven o’clock in the morning. I keep thinking that the cold has settled in, and … Continue reading just now
Lessons in living this week. That's what I keep thinking about. Surely, there are lessons every week, every day, every minute. But this week...well, it was a week. I don't talk politics in this space and, even with the mention of it there (twelve words back), that's all I'll do. The word, the mention. Because … Continue reading (Not New) Lessons
I know there are folks who argue that Valentine's Day is a holiday for the greeting card companies {and floral companies and candy companies}. And I get that, sort of. But the way I see it, what's wrong with having a day once a year where we think about and talk about and feel a … Continue reading Yes, Please and Thank You
i spent some time working in our new garden over the weekend. gently planting seedlings and carefully placing seeds...some so tiny it's hard to believe what will grow from them. i couldn't help but catch my breath at moments. these seeds, these tiny little nuggets of life. the kids are pretty excited about their individual … Continue reading seeds
Michelle GD 