Just for Yourself

Clearly, there’s nothing wrong in making things for other people. It’s considerate, generous and usually welcomed. Occasionally, it’s none of those things.

Mama’s Birthday

Her yard work included herbs and a few veggies (the BEST homegrown tomatoes), camellias, a peach tree, a two-color dogwood tree, and best of all, “talking to her weeds.”

Teaching and Learning

One of my teachers pointed out to me that I don’t know what I don’t know. Duh. That didn’t seem like useful information. What are you supposed to do with that kind of comment?

What Can We Set Down?

There is no reaching perfection and we can’t fix all the problems, no matter how hard we try.

Make Me Smile

It’s always nice to encounter people, things, experiences that make you smile. Especially when they catch you off guard.

Up the Hill

When I was a kid, I thought adults had it all figured out. Even now, I look to older adults to see if they’ve figured out the things I’m puzzling over.

Coming and Going

What do you do to breathe a little deeper? Do you have to get away, or can you find some moments at home that provide a sense of restoration?

Building up to Baby Steps

The best thing about taking the baby steps is that it makes me want to take more steps.