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Category: Reflections

I’m not superstitious. But I’m a writer, and I do keep my eyes open. (Professional hazard.) I’m also a freelancer. When

I love to read. Reading is my favorite hobby and my introvert coping strategy of choice. It’s my favorite way to

I had a little meltdown back in February about the state of our old house. I suddenly realized—after living in

Back in December, I attended a focus group held by a couple of local realtors who were trying to refine

It’s Holy Week, and today we’re on the bridge between Good Friday, the day Christians commemorate Christ’s crucifixion, and Easter

A highlight of the Festival of Faith and Writing was hearing Anne Lamott speak about writing and faith. Anne talked

We had prayers for healing in church yesterday. Everyone was invited to go forward and ask for healing in mind,

I’m a re-reader. I think those who say the best reading is re-reading are on to something, and I don’t

Since early last year, I’ve made a point to dress for the ordinary days: to dress like I’m ready to

We bought our house as a fixer-upper when we were straight out of college, and even now–more than a decade

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