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
Pink Frost
“To all who come to this happy place – welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past and here youth may savor the challenge and … Continue reading Pink Frost
“Be good to you”
Tomorrow is Father’s Day; a day that has been complex most of my life. My father was barely in it during the first three years (when he and my mother … Continue reading “Be good to you”
#52sparks: An elderly person
As a child, I wanted to be my grandfather.
One
For an entire academic year a picture of Malala Yousafzai and accompanying quote hung on the classroom wall. I hadn’t put it there and wasn’t sure where it came from. … Continue reading One
#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
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
#52sparks: Something in a color you hate
Why is tie-dye a thing? The designs on the shirt never reflect the bright and bold colors promised on the “hot to” kit. No matter how much effort is put … Continue reading #52sparks: Something in a color you hate
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
#52sparks: Nature
The story of The Velveteen Rabbit is one about a stuffed animal discovering how much time and effort it takes to be real. “Real isn’t how you are made,’ … Continue reading #52sparks: Nature
Starting Line Miracles 