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.

Life and Death… and Life Again

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. I took my first-ever CPR course last week. The instructor, a burly fellow from the Baltimore Fire Department, had a teaching style that often consisted of shouting questions… Continue reading Life and Death… and Life Again