On one of the first days with nice weather this year, I stripped down to my pink candy-striped bathing suit, laid my plaid picnic blanket flat in the backyard, and soaked up some sun while I read … more

I had a conversation with Jesus the other day. We talked about tattoos, our shared love of books, and other big “life” topics.  That same day, I went to the bookstore (my second … more

When I first heard the term “forest bathing,” I was intrigued. I must admit I didn’t know what it meant until last week, when I decided it would be a “cool” thing to … more

A few weeks ago, in a lengthy conversation with a friend, I blurted out (as dramatically as possible) “But I am my writing!” It was in response to my perfectionism getting in the way … more

People have called me a lot of things over the years, but “exotic” was never one of them — until this week.  After spending two straight days in the sun, it looked like my … more

If I didn’t have a child, I’d be in Peru right now. Why Peru? I say, why not? I mean, I’ve never been, for one. I heard one of the Seven Wonders is there, so that sounds pretty … more

I was on the phone with my mother just the other day while hiking through the woods when something stopped me in my tracks.   Though I couldn’t quite tell what it was from a … more

We all know the story. Dorothy had what she needed all along. She didn’t even need the pretty ruby red slippers to click her way home.  Dark clouds hung low over my home the other day … more

This last week, my closet decided it was time for some spring cleaning.  I was taking a shower when I heard the sound of something crashing in my bedroom. Because I had music blaring … more