For the Love of Crayons
Crayons, for many people, are one of those things that are so taken for granted as to slip from memory until they pop up on a
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March 30, 2020
Essays
Practicing Grace
The conversation was going nowhere fast. A friend and I argued about whether the COVID-19 pandemic would ultimately lead to
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March 26, 2020
That’s What She Said | 11 Life Skills You Already Have
I’ve not been part of a global pandemic before. I recently had a conversation with my partner about how I’ve been through a
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March 24, 2020
A Whole Lot of Nothing
I dreamed I pressed my hands against the wall of our bedroom and the whole house fell down. I liked that the house fell down,
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March 21, 2020
Anchored
Podcasts always fill my commute, and I especially love shows that make me think in new ways, like Death, Sex, and Money from
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March 3, 2020
Rethinking Pink
A friend once described me as “pink” and I wanted to punch her in the face. She meant it as a compliment to underscore my
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February 28, 2020
Sprouting
Last spring, I attended an eight-week therapy group for chronically ill folks. In it, we developed a language around talking
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February 25, 2020
My Mardi Gras
My first Mardi Gras celebrations were in high school with my youth group. I’m pretty sure every Episcopal youth group does
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February 24, 2020
Cruising My Way to Lifelong Friendships
The last thing I wanted to do when I took my first cruise six years ago was make friends. In fact, the whole reason I’d even
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February 14, 2020
11 Ways Being a Mom Has Brought Me Closer to God
I expected many changes when I became a mother. I anticipated diaper duty and midnight feedings. I expected to run on
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February 9, 2020
