Her spotted skirt – Patterned with our imagination, Existing not for our enjoyment, Sprung from some divine firecracker Far greater than we. But, oh – how we long for her – Baptized in her beating heart And surrounded by each reaching arm, In our arrogance We assume her purpose. But our existence is by her…
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New Years Resolutions for Real Humans
My list of recycled New Years resolutions from 2010-2017: Workout 4-5 times per week, go to the gym, run, whatever. Lose 10-20 lbs. (depending on the year). Eat REALLY healthy. Stop eating/drinking _____. (Insert random evil highly processed food here.) Floss. This morning I sat down with my journal to do it all over again…
How to Camp out of a Compact Car: A Comprehensive Must-Pack List!
A month after my husband and I happily purchased our very first vehicle, the dealership called to ask us how pleased we were with everything thus far. We were quick to report that it performs as expected, gets great gas mileage, and is fantastic for camping. The salesperson paused for a beat before replying, “…I…
Book Review: A Monster Calls
My Goodreads app is very important to me. I use it probably weekly and track every book I read or plan to read in the future. I used to keep a running Google Doc of every book I had completed, but then, Goodreads to the rescue! It’s a great resource to have at my fingertips…