If I were a betting women*, I would guess that one of the most commonly heard phrases by a single person is “When you stop looking, the one will suddenly appear” or some variation of this comment. There was a time when that was a comforting sentiment, but now it just frustrates me. And actually, […]
Spiritual Formation
On Syria – May 15, 2013
“I hope you know that we are not all terrorists,” she said, staring me straight in the face. I cannot remember my response back, but her statement changed me. …………………. Today I had plans to write about Summer movies. I even had a great quote prepared for “The Great Gatsby” (I left feeling projectile vomited […]
Through the Fire – May 10, 2013
A few years ago I saw a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. There were a few performers (including Adele way before she got super famous and sung James Bond theme songs) and one of them was Chaka Khan. To be honest, I didn’t go to hear her and only knew one of her songs. You […]
Sheltered – April 29, 2013
“I just want to be held,” I say quietly to myself. Not in a metaphoric, God-sort of way. But by real arms. I feel disappointed that this isn’t an option for me at this moment. Today has been a hard day for me, but not in an easily identifiable way. There was no specific experience […]