My birthday weekend began the moment I embraced my impotence and let the responsibilities fall away. I was halfway to the airport at Target last minute shopping for a swimsuit that fit me when Xenia called to explain her school shoe issue. They were wet because of a romp in the stream at the parkContinue reading “Birthday Weekend Away”
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Justin’s Bad Day
It’s humiliating when the children’s unhappiness spills over into public displays. Gone are the days of babies screaming their heads off in church or toddlers throwing tantrums in the grocery store. When their fights with each other or tears of frustration at life happen at home, behind our closed doors, it’s tempting to feel likeContinue reading “Justin’s Bad Day”
Surprise Visit
“It’s funny,” she said, “You’ll have something to write about in your scribbles.” I couldn’t see the humor at the time, but here I am writing about Kelly’s visit. She was right. I’ve been telling people that Kelly came as a surprise visit. It was a surprise for me though we had planned it outContinue reading “Surprise Visit”
Basil has a Girlfriend
Girlfriend January 12, 2021 On Monday, October 26, 9:27 PM Basil texted me, “Yo I got asked to go on a date today” “Might be fun. Who asked?” I texted back from my bedroom. “Lorena” “Actual dating at a small private school never goes well. Just ask Esther. But if you can manage to goContinue reading “Basil has a Girlfriend”
Short Book Trailer
Esther’s boyfriend Joshua finished my short book trailer. It’s sixty seconds of sweetness.
Christmas Letter 2020
Dear Friends and Family, I wish I were writing about all the excellent trips we planned on taking before the pandemic, but that was replaced with ultimate football girls verses boys every evening that we were locked down. Once we let the girls’ boyfriends come over, we opened our home to the world and nowContinue reading “Christmas Letter 2020”
Mom’s Second Birthday in Heaven
Mom’s Birthday December 2020 A month ago, Sophia planned a trip to a tearoom in Dallas for she and I to honor Mom on her birthday. We made reservations weeks in advance, but I didn’t give much thought to Mom being gone until the day of our excursion. This is the second year without Mom. Continue reading “Mom’s Second Birthday in Heaven”
Thanksgiving
I was sick over Thanksgiving break. It was as if my body knew it was a good time to rest. In another world, a bad cold would have kept me down for a day or two and then I’d be up coughing on everyone while doing the dishes and laundry, but this is the timeContinue reading “Thanksgiving”
Small Pleasures
Thanksgiving is upon us. I’m reminded of the Akathist of Thanksgiving attributed to a man in a prison camp who still found things to be thankful for. There are so many good things that we can give thanks for regardless of circumstance. Gratitude is a thing these days. Like everyone else, I have listened toContinue reading “Small Pleasures”
A Happy Day in Autumn
It’s another glorious fall! The trees are changing colors and the smell of dead leaves rises like incense from the parking lot. We’ve been at parks twice this week. The summers here in Texas are too and the winters just cold enough to be uncomfortable, but the two weeks in between are wonderful. I’m sittingContinue reading “A Happy Day in Autumn”
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