An occasional series based on stuff that hangs in my room… or my heart. I was in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood, a once working class area gone arty that still retains its grit (and the charm that “Charm City” sometimes sadly lacks). A cousin’s daughter was nearing the end of her Johns Hopkins days, and my… Continue reading Be Present
Category: Family
Today Is the Day
An occasional series based on stuff that hangs in my room… or my heart. Today is the day. Not yesterday, which we can’t do anything about. Yesterday includes a lot of sweet memories–to be literal, in my case, a good haircut, a lovely visit with my tax professional, a delicious meal, and a win by… Continue reading Today Is the Day
Ready: March 2018
Note: My word for the year is “Ready.” Each month, I blog briefly about my progress. March has already brought some opportunities to make amends, with more on the horizon. Making amends means I’m ready to let go of some long-held grudges, some hurts that were or weren’t intentional. Does that mean those involved will… Continue reading Ready: March 2018
God Isn’t Santa. He’s Way Better.
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Back in the day, Santa was often a disappointment for me. I asked for a dark-haired, ponytailed Barbie; I got an ash-blonde bubble cut. I asked for an… Continue reading God Isn’t Santa. He’s Way Better.