During church a couple of weeks ago, one of the songs included a lyric about “sweet brokenness.” And tears trickled down my face. I didn’t want to be broken again. … Continue reading #52sparks: Framed
Category: Vocation
#52sparks: The Letter C
My favorite VeggieTales movie is Esther: The Girl Who Became Queen. It starts with a quote that I think of often: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some … Continue reading #52sparks: The Letter C
#52sparks: Rule of Thirds
Each day is 24 hours. Approximately 8 hours for sleeping, 8 hours for working, and 8 hours for othering, like meals, commutes, chores, etc. Some days those 24 hours are … Continue reading #52sparks: Rule of Thirds
Strong Heart
Life’s tough. Get a helmet. – Boy Meets World When I worked with adult students, there were a lot of comments about just wanting “the piece of paper.” These students … Continue reading Strong Heart
Breaking Through
I once had a job where I hit my head on the (metaphorical) ceiling so often that I wondered if I’d end up with a permanent bruise or bump. There … Continue reading Breaking Through
Who will you be?
As a child you dream about who you will be when you grow up. I was often a princess, but not one of those locked in a tower. Instead I … Continue reading Who will you be?
Gracie Lou Who
“I’m glad he took our presents. You can’t hurt Christmas, Mr. Mayor, because it isn’t about the… the gifts or the contest or the fancy lights. That’s what Cindy’s been … Continue reading Gracie Lou Who
#52sparks: Tree bark texture
This afternoon I’m sitting in a coffee shop on NE Fremont, where the streets (like many in Portland) are lined with trees. The various colors add to the beauty of … Continue reading #52sparks: Tree bark texture
#52sparks: What you wanted to be when you grew up
Marine mamalologist It took me a long time to figure out those words, and if I’m being 100% honest, I still have to check the internet to make sure I’m … Continue reading #52sparks: What you wanted to be when you grew up
#52sparks: Favorite flower or plant
When I first became an academic advisor, it was the very little things that made me the happiest. First was that I no longer had to tell anyone when I … Continue reading #52sparks: Favorite flower or plant
Starting Line Miracles 