“Come on dad. The store is going to close soon.” “Eliza, the store will be open tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that. Besides, I don’t … Continue reading The Mirror
Category: Storytelling
#52sparks: Something you have never drawn before
We all know that one house on the block. The one that no child will go near, no matter how many balls or frisbees land on the yard. The one … Continue reading #52sparks: Something you have never drawn before
Party Favor
How do you remember a space? One that was a port in the storm after a season with tsunami, hurricane, tornado, and many prayerful nights. A building where the windows … Continue reading Party Favor
Critical Life Skills, like Flirting
We all have strengths and weaknesses. All have areas of talent and other areas that just ain’t gonna happen. For example, at 5’5″ and 30-something years old, I am not … Continue reading Critical Life Skills, like Flirting
Questioning the Crosswalk
On my neighborhood walking loop, there are now several signs on one block about ducks crossing. I have never seen any ducks in this area, but there is a tiny … Continue reading Questioning the Crosswalk
#52sparks: Illustrate a specific word
The picture above was colored during a sunny afternoon to kick off this post about the word that kept coming back to me this week: Story. What better way to … Continue reading #52sparks: Illustrate a specific word
The Power of Silence
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words is silence worth? After pulling courage from every cell in every corner of her body to hit send, now … Continue reading The Power of Silence
#52sparks: Caricature of yourself
We stood in line for the potluck, him just ahead of me by a few inches so we could talk without having to shout. Lots of family members and others … Continue reading #52sparks: Caricature of yourself
#52sparks: Fictional character
As the door latches shut, voices from the party soften to a dull roar without any clear words or speakers. After so many years in isolation, and recent months in … Continue reading #52sparks: Fictional character
Sticky Fingerprints
“I am emailing you because we would love to include your story in this booklet!” The sentence was in the middle of the email inviting me to be involved in … Continue reading Sticky Fingerprints
Starting Line Miracles 