I reconnected with a few old friends a few weeks ago. They came to me as a I transitioned out of marriage and into the single life, and even before I began my seminary journey. They took car rides with me, sang me lullabies, and even showered with me. Ray LaMontagne. Jess Glynne. Andy Grammer. … [Read more…]
The smoke was the first thing I noticed when I entered the dining room. The haze hung around the room like a 1990s coffee shop — only the smoke wasn’t from nicotine-addicted patrons, but from the barbecue pit. The room was small; two oak dining tables filled the space, surrounded by two racks full of … [Read more…]
I took on a challenge, and came out victorious! Picture me, standing atop an Olympic medal stand, holding on to my piece of precious metal, beaming and happy. Just kidding. In reality, it’s much more anti-climatic. There’s no award, no certificate of merit, no orange slices or juice boxes. I signed up for, paid for, … [Read more…]