A little girl runs ahead of me, putting her arms out alongside and letting the breeze float around her. “Catch me Miss Meg,” she calls out over her shoulder. The … Continue reading #52sparks: A bird
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The Kindness of Strangers
About a year after I started running, I wanted to start moving toward longer distances and maybe one day complete one of those scary “marathon” things. I joined a half … Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers
#52sparks: Wadded up napkin
So this week I’m cheating on the writing prompt, just a little bit and for a perfectly good reason: I misread the prompt, came up with an idea, and don’t … Continue reading #52sparks: Wadded up napkin
A wish for you…
If you’re anything like me, a week can have a multitude of highs and lows. There are moments that just take your breath away with how amazing and awesome they … Continue reading A wish for you…
#52sparks: A rock
Rocks are how we build the foundation for a home. We need something firm and trustworthy to set our walls and floors on. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their … Continue reading #52sparks: A rock
#52sparks: A superhero
Superhero or Bust Last week I conducted a research project that might put my almost Ph.D. in danger by being totally non-APA, not approved by an IRB, and just for … Continue reading #52sparks: A superhero
Beloved
Twice this week I have been part of a story with true love in action. And in each instance it was the clasping of two hands that brought joyful tears … Continue reading Beloved
#52sparks: An elderly person
As a child, I wanted to be my grandfather.
#52sparks: The meaning of your name
The church I grew up in seemed to stretch into the clouds. The main bell tower had stained glass windows, but I never knew where the light filtered into. What … Continue reading #52sparks: The meaning of your name
Playground Joy
The speaker at my graduation was an alum of the college who had finished his degree 20 years previously, and had recently donated millions of dollars to the institution to … Continue reading Playground Joy
Starting Line Miracles 