The great irony of this post is how long I stared at the white screen before I started writing. It really is hard to start something new. Even little things … Continue reading Starting Line Miracles
Category: Beauty
Taborspace
Images built in stained glass surround the room, telling stories to anyone willing to pause and look. Sunlight casts multiple shades around the room as gold, blue, and rose fill … Continue reading Taborspace
#52sparks: Patterns
It happens every August, and every August I simply do not understand it. Why is it hotter at 5pm than at noon? There is a cartoon image in my head … Continue reading #52sparks: Patterns
#52sparks: From Above
“What stands out to you?” That’s the question I ask my students after they read an article in class or we watch a video clip. I want their first impressions … Continue reading #52sparks: From Above
Beauty Over Fear
It was announced last month that the university I work at will be closing this spring. For good. It was announced last week that the world we live in will … Continue reading Beauty Over Fear
Something Beautiful
During a walk around campus last week, I noticed an orange cone in the middle of the sidewalk, warning passersby about a hole that was needed repair. The orange cone … Continue reading Something Beautiful
Never Not Funny
“I was wondering why the frisbee was getting bigger and bigger. And then it hit me.” There is a little sign on my table with that quote and every time … Continue reading Never Not Funny
Real World Bouquet
I’ve never been given a dozen red roses, but according to romantic comedies, I should be really excited if get them. The long white box with a ribbon around it … Continue reading Real World Bouquet
Promises
Last October I wrote about the locks along a bridge in Portland, now I’ve been to another city with these metal metaphors. These small bits of metal could not be … Continue reading Promises
Queen Anne Park
It was hard to see the stars beyond the lights of the city. The sun had set a few hours before, so I knew they were up there. Scanning the … Continue reading Queen Anne Park
Starting Line Miracles 