Once upon a time there was a shy little Mennonite girl–well, actually she was twenty-four and not a little girl at all, but because she was young and shy and mostly innocent, she felt like a little girl; and maybe a part of her always will. Let me start again. Once upon a time there […]
Crack and boom of wild wars. Spirits rise to darkened skies. No hay today. I sit at my desk in the early morning, facing the blank white blind which I have pulled across my window to hide the dark. No face, no beauty in that. Words puddle on my computer screen, muddle from my fingers–fun
Storm in Early Morning Read More »
I am a small mouse crouching in the grass, pink ears trembling, sky too large. This haiku, along with a poster-sized illustration of a small mouse in large grass, hangs on the east wall of my bedroom. I have never written anything more self-descriptive. Several years ago, I submitted the haiku to Red Cedar, the
I Am a Small Mouse Read More »
A world happens in a week. At least in one of my weeks. In a week’s time, I might teach school; help with a garage sale; plan curriculum; help with cleaning jobs; wash the dishes; write lengthy emails; bake cookies; visit friends; attend church; dream about the future; take a sister out for supper; begin
A World Happens in a Week Read More »
I am indebted for this post to my brother-in-law Kirby–young husband, father, minister–who preached a thought-provoking message Sunday morning. This post is based on that message. What is security? The state of being free from danger or threat. We all covet this position. Insecurity? Being open to danger and vulnerable. To avoid this position, many of
How to Fight Insecurity – 10 Factors You Should Know Read More »
Site Supported By Wordpress.org Contact