I spent my weekend in Washington D.C. for the presidential inauguration. It was amazing. One of those once in a lifetime experiences. I walked the streets, took in monuments and museums, and enjoyed the company of the people who accompanied me on my trip. Did I mention that I was with 17 high school students? By far, being with the Read more…
i had two hours of time to just think on the flight back home from kentucky over the holiday break. thoughts flitted between light and shadow, between peace and tension. i was literally in the space in between and felt caught between two worlds. i can’t possibly have both at once, not if i tried. nothing will replace your childhood Read more…
This past weekend I spent a total of 14 hours alone in my car. While in my car, I did a number of things. I paid attention to the road and my surroundings. I listened to music, sang aloud, and occasionally did an awkward seatbelt dance. I also listened to a number of programs on NPR. One of the programs Read more…
I moved into a new apartment two days ago. Usually, moving completely sucks. All the packing, the boxes, the packing tape that keeps disappearing into itself when you are in a rush to cut off the next piece. Then there are those stairs that love to coach you into refining your calf muscles. And let’s not forget the unpacking part. Read more…
Do you ever experience those moments when you feel like life has punched you in the gut? In those moments, I find myself doubled over on my knees and gasping to catch my breath. Those are the moments when my grief hits me the hardest. Now, let me ask you this. Do you ever experience those moments when you stop Read more…
