I distinctly remember a day when I was little, about seven years old. It was just after dusk and I was staring up at the stars, when a wave of realization hit me: we are… [Continue Reading]
Going Through
“The cow runs away from the storm while the buffalo charges directly toward it — and gets through it quicker.” ~Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee nation I’ve been walking the kids… [Continue Reading]
A Crazy Week
This has been a crazy week. I hesitate to even type that because with my luck the universe will read those words and be like Oh yeah? I’ll see your crazy and raise you ten,… [Continue Reading]
Stuck, Imbalanced, but Hopeful
(photo credit: brother-in-law, Dave) The text message came from my sister-in-law. The message simply read: “How’s your soul?” Between kids and busy lives, we don’t get to talk that often, but I do love these random,… [Continue Reading]
Half-Year Check Up
Part of my journey as both a person and a mother is learning to live with two opposing feelings. For example, it’s okay for me to sometimes feel extremely grateful, and also sad, at the… [Continue Reading]
Tribal Shaming and Finding Your Path
Recently I learned about something called “tribal shaming.” This is what happens when someone leaves a “tribe,” either by location or by doing something that is deemed different than the norm. Certain members of the… [Continue Reading]
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