Most Sundays start with a whirl of busy as Momma comes into my room far too early. She pulls open the blinds, even in the winter, to show that the … Continue reading When it’s Sunday, it feels like Saturday.
#52sparks: Black and White
I believe there is a lot of gray in our world. Not just in the skies over Portland all winter, but in the decisions we have to make and the … Continue reading #52sparks: Black and White
Belonging
As I finished up a conversation with some friends, one of them asked how they could be praying for me. They knew that my job was ending, and that I … Continue reading Belonging
#NextNextChapter
On Monday, February 10, I had four texts before my alarm went off. They were all automated ones from the university sharing about a meeting that morning for all staff … Continue reading #NextNextChapter
8pm
At 6:45pm a reminder went off that tonight was supposed to be Starlight Parade. Before Covid-19. Before innocent deaths due to complications. Before innocent deaths due to bullets. Before peaceful … Continue reading 8pm
#52sparks: Negative Space
Psalm 46 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will … Continue reading #52sparks: Negative Space
Gingerbread Man
Monday morning was my first time running loops in downtown Portland since the beginning of shelter-in-place. The app on my phone said a little rain that morning, and then a … Continue reading Gingerbread Man
#52sparks: Nature
Every spring there are trees in my neighborhood that seemingly overnight explode with pink petals. For a couple of weeks they line the sidewalks I walk and run in the … Continue reading #52sparks: Nature
#52sparks: Diptych
I had no idea what the word “diptych” meant. It was the next prompt on my writing list and I stared at it, trying to guess how to say it, … Continue reading #52sparks: Diptych
Vent, then Vote
In 2016, I rarely posted on Facebook about my political positions. I was (and am) a Democrat, had (and have) serious thoughts about politics and leaders, and avoided (and avoid) … Continue reading Vent, then Vote
Starting Line Miracles 