When I used to go with my mom on her epic 2 weeks of groceries at multiple stores PLUS coupons grocery runs (a frugal queen), my main source of entertainment was reading tabloid covers while waiting in line. Alien babies, the Sun about to explode, bat children discovered in caves, etc. All very exciting and […]
Read MoreThere are layers of complexity and nuance when it comes to the intersection of religion and politics. That’s really hard sometimes when we want a straight and simple solution so that we can feel safe and right. I have kept a lot of my thoughts, ideas, and feelings close to the chest regarding politics and […]
Read MoreI used to love the way I could be connected to the people in my life in the virtual realm. Now where once I was overjoyed to see the faces and stories of people, I feel a sinking sense of dread. Everyone seems to have been turned into a caricature of the real person they […]
Read MoreI said I was giving myself the gift of blogging for my birthday and today is the final day of my birthday month and I have not really followed through in that regard. One of the things hindering my writing is my continued concern for what I should be writing. I have forsaken the practice […]
Read MoreThis election season has reminded me of why I keep hesitating regarding getting involved in local church again. It’s been hard to watch unfold on a national level, but it’s been closer to deeply disturbing and heartbreaking to me on a personal, local level. I struggle to relate to the Christians in my life who […]
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